Planning application
26/00127/TPC
26 Edgar Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 9TN
Proposal
G1 ? Birch: Removal of three trees within a group of five. Trees to be removed on an alternating basis to improve growing conditions and allow the retained trees to develop more effectively.
As published by the council, reference 26/00127/TPC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jan 2026
Received by Winchester
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26 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Feb 2026
Decision issued: That no objection be raised
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/01089/TPC Granted
7 Ranelagh Road Winchester Hampshire
T3 - Malus - Located in grounds - Maintained as a pollard - Would like to Re-pollard removing up to 2m T7 - Malus - Located in grounds - Maintained as a pollard - Would like to Re-pollard removing up to 2m
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25/02116/TPC Granted
1 Melrose Court Christchurch Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 9TE
Plans to fell one 8-10m Western Red Cedar in close proximity to our house. The tree is not subject to a TPO but our property sits within the local conservation area. This tree will be felled to the ground with the stump remaining. This tree is shown as "T1" in the sketch provided and highlighted in yellow. Our house is directly to it's north and is outlined in blue. Further to our previous application for minor works to sycamore trees to provide clearance from another neighbour's building (Ref. No: 25/00368/TPC, approved April 2025) we request approval to raise clearance to 5.5m over the highway. The position of this tree is shown in the second attachment as the western border or "G1" where it meets Christchurch Road.
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21/02542/TPC Granted
24 Ranelagh Road Winchester SO23 9TA
T1 - crab apple fell tree is of low amenity value and is out growing the space it is planted in T2 - silver Birch fell tree has previously poorly pruned and no has poor form. Client has planted cherry tree next to the birch as a replacement
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21/02497/TPC Granted
37 Edgar Road Winchester SO23 9TN
T1 Holly - Remove left hand stem T2 & T3 Cypress - Crown Reduction (localised) - reduction of limbs overhanging the boundary from the neighbours property
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26/00208/TPC Granted
82 Christchurch Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 9TE
T1 Holly - Remove due to proximity & shading of property
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21/01770/TPC Granted
38 Edgar Road Winchester SO23 9TN
T1 Cryptomeria - remove and grind stump T2 Cherry - reduce and reshape T5 Silver Birch - remove stems growing towards the property T6 Sycamore- Crimson King - reduce and reshape T7 Cypress - remove & grind stumps T10 Yew - crown lift to 1.5 meters above ground level and trim remaining canopy T11 Leylandii - on rear boundary - reduce overhang towards garden T12 Silver Birch - remove dead wood and shorten longer limbs to reshape T13 Copper Beech - crown lift to 4 meters above ground level over the garden T14 Reduce overhang from neighbours Cypress
Other trees applications
In Winchester
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26/01203/TPO Granted
21 Shepherds Down Alresford Hampshire SO24 9PP
G1 Sycamore - Crown lift trees up to 4/5m on branch ends to lift over driveway & footpath. Remove epicormic growth
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26/01281/TPO Granted
Tall Trees Peach Hill Lane Crawley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2PZ
T6 - Yew tree Height 18m to reduce to no less than 15m, radial spread 11m to reduce to no less than 8m. Arboricultural Justification: To undertake a sympathetic crown reduction in accordance with BS3998:2010 to maintain the tree at a sustainable size relative to its growing environment and reducxe end-weight thoughout the crown. The works will lessen mechanical loading on extnded limbs, improve the tree's long-term structural integrity, and reduce the liklihood of branch failure during adverse weather conditions. The propsoed reduction will retain the tree's natural form and amenity value whilst establishing an appropriate management cycle for this mature specimen. T7 - Sycamore to take back to source the first 4no branches at 35mm stem diameter Arboricultural Justification: To remove four small lower branches by pruning bak to source. The works are minor in nature and intended to improve canopy structure and provide appropriate clearance beneath the crown. The proposed pruning involves the removal of small diameter branches only and will not adversely affect the health or stability of the tree. (Amended)
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26/01520/TPC Awaiting decision
73 Upper Brook Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8DG
T1- Magnolia grandiflora - Fell to ground level. Alternative management options have been considered but are not suitable due to the tree's condition and/or the management objectives. Removal to ground level is considered the most appropriate course of action.
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26/01515/TPC Awaiting decision
The Garden House Haig Road Alresford Hampshire SO24 9LX
T1- Tulip Tree - Reduce the lateral canopy spread by up to 3 m (governed by suitable pruning points) to maintain an appropriate clearance from adjacent buildings while retaining the tree's natural form and balanced crown structure. These works form part of the ongoing arboricultural management of the tree and are intended to maintain its size, structure and long-term health within the garden setting.
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26/01513/TPO Awaiting decision
Currawong George Eyston Drive Winchester Hampshire SO22 4PE
T1-T5 Beech - All 5 trees have extensive squirrel damage in upper limbs and branches. These are now posing a safety hazard to the owners & neighbours. Suggestion is to shorten damaged limbs and branches as appropriate to their lengths and amount of damage to reduce the risk of failure. Estimated reduction is maximum 3m but less if safe to do so & leaving decent growth points. 1 limb recently broke & fell into owners garden & the climbing inspection was undertaken & the damage was highlighted.