Planning application
Henwood St Catherines Place Sleepers Hill Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NA
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Beech - Localised reduction of branches overhanging property by 2m to increase light to property & limit overhang T2 Beech - Remove leaning bifurcated tree to improve sunlight & airflow to garden to dry out grass & lawn areas T3 Sycamore - Remove tree leaning on fence to improve air flow through garden G1 Mixed Group - Crown lift Beech trees over hanging garage to give 3m clearance from roof, remove small supressed Yew & Horse Chestnut to improve light to garden area
As published by the council, reference 26/00004/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00004/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 2 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 6 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Feb 2026
- Ward
- ST PAUL WARD
- Parish
- Winchester Town
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO22 4NA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jan 2026
Received by Winchester
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6 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Merritt Tree Specialists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Southampton
Active · incorporated 2003 · Southampton
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Winchester granted permission on 23 February 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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