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The Cottage Winchester Road Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire SO32 2LG

Decided Winchester 26/00142/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

The trees in our garden are regularly inspected every 12-24 months by a qualified arborist. In the latest report (attached), it is noted that the English Oak tree (TPO: 130617) identified as T1: "A bracket of Ganoderma applanatum is present at the base of the trunk and the crown shows significant thinning compared with the previous survey; to mitigate loading on the decayed base and prolong the tree?s retention, I recommend a 4.5 m crown reduction to reduce weight and encourage veteranisation of this mature specimen." In addition to the arborist?s observations, we have noticed in recent years that the tree is leaning towards the road and is visibly deteriorating. Its leaf growth during the summer months has been inconsistent, and although we have regularly maintained it by removing deadwood; some branches and limbs have fallen, causing damage to neighbouring vehicles. For these reasons, we are applying to reduce the tree to approximately 7 meters in height and bring in the lateral branches to around 3 meters from the main trunk. This work will: Reduce weight and stress on the base, mitigating the risk associated with the decay. Help prolong the life expectancy of the tree by supporting structural stability. Maintain habitats for local wildlife. Avoid disturbing the roots or soil, preserving natural water absorption and tree health. We wish for the tree to remain in a safe and healthy form as part of the garden's landscape, while protecting property, road users, and neighbouring properties.

As published by the council, reference 26/00142/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00142/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
27 Jan 2026
Ward
CENTRAL MEON VALLEY WARD
Parish
Shedfield Parish Council
Postcode
SO32 2LG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Winchester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/01230/TPO Granted

    The Cottage Winchester Road Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire SO32 2LG

    T1 - Red Oak: to be reduced to 10 metres. (amended) T2 - English Oak: reduce into a monolith. This tree has been reduced too hard previously and is now showing signs of dieback with large areas of dead wood in the canopy, aswell as it overhanging the recreational side of the applicants garden and being suppressed by a mature Ash. T3 - Ash: reduce by 3-4m to balance out the canopy

    Decided 9 Sep 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jan 2026

    Received by Winchester

  2. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

  • SHEDFIELD PC Public Comment · 24 Feb 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 27 Jan 2026
  • ARBORICULTURAL IMPLICATIONS Background Papers · 27 Jan 2026
  • SKETCH PLAN Drawing · 27 Jan 2026
  • TREE SURVEY Background Papers · 27 Jan 2026

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After the decision

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About tree works applications

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