Planning application
Squirrels Folly 5 Silwood Close Winchester Hampshire SO22 6EN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
As discussed and recommended by approved tree surgeon. The application is to reduce the height and spread of yew trees 1-4 on the plan in the back garden of 5 Silwood Close by 1.5 metres and remove epicornics on the trunks. The same application is made for yew tree 5 on the plan which crosses the boundary of property number 5 and 6 ( for work to the tree on the side of number 5) as agreed with homeowner at number 6 The proposed works involve a reduction in height of approximately 1.5 metres to the protected yew trees. This is intended as routine maintenance to ensure the trees remain in proportion to their surroundings and continue to contribute positively to the landscape. The reduction is to help to manage excessive shading and maintain a reasonable relationship between the trees and the adjacent property/garden space, without significantly altering their overall form or visual amenity. The proposed reduction is modest in scale. The work will retain the natural shape and character of the trees while promoting healthy, sustainable growth. No work has been done on these trees since 2017. All works will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice and relevant guidance, including BS3998 standards, to ensure the long-term health and structural integrity of the trees is maintained The aim of the proposed works is not to remove or significantly alter the trees, but to manage their size in a controlled and proportionate manner, maintaining a balance between their health, visual contribution to the area, and the practical use of the surrounding space
As published by the council, reference 26/00678/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00678/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 30 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 31 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 22 May 2026
- Ward
- ST BARNABAS WARD
- Parish
- Winchester Town
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO22 6EN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
30 Mar 2026
Received by Winchester
-
31 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
22 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
-
26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
- APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA
- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Winchester granted permission on 22 May 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
6 Silwood Close Winchester Hampshire SO22 6EN
Under the tree preservation order relating to the group of Yew trees at the rear of number 6 & 5 Silwood Close, there is no specific tree count but rather relates to the group of trees. The works to be carried out will be in accordance to the Enerveo guidance notes enclosed (see attachment).
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
64 Chilbolton Avenue Winchester SO22 5HQ
T1 Beech tree prune back side of canopy over garden by 2m. To reduce encroachment over garden and risk of limb failure by reducing weight. Work to be carried out by Mewp to improve quality work carried out.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
The Old Tennis Court Cheriton Road Winchester SO22 5HW
T1&2 x Horse Chestnut trees crown lift to a height of 5.2m over drive. As general management of trees and provide better vehicle access for drive and road. T3 1 x Yew tree Formative prune back over lawn by 1m, prune back western side of canopy and lightly lift to give a more symmetrical appearance. As general management of tree
Granted Trees 3 docs -
The Old Tennis Court Cheriton Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 5HW
1 x horse chestnut on drive. Crown raise branches over driveway to height of 5m leaving final prunning of wounds no bigger than 40mm 1 x Yew in garden crown raise over garden to height of 2m leaving final prunning of wounds no bigger than 40mm (Amended)
Granted Trees 3 docs -
60 Cheriton Road Winchester SO22 5AY
Demolition of existing garage and lean to. Erection of New Single Storey Granny Annexe
Withdrawn Householder Demolition 6 docsSmall domestic -
1 Pipers Gardens Chilbolton Avenue Winchester SO22 5GG
T2 - Horbeam: Raise crown over highway to 5.5m.Tertiary foliage, cuts no greater than 30mm. T4 - (T804) Indian Horse Chestnut: Fell. No amenity Value - suggest re-plant, although there is little space left and will allow the adjacent trees space to flourish. T6 - Western Red Cedar: Raise crown from ground level, to 2.5m over the footpath and 5.5m crown lift over the carriageway and adjacent driveway on the western elevation T7 (T807) : Copper Beech: Raise lower limbs over neighbouring access drive to 5m, remove major deadwood; east side canopy crown reduction of 1m and up to 1.5m, with stem diameter no greater than 30mm, back to best practice pruning cuts in accordance with BS3998(2010), to give a building clearance of 2m. Blend sympathetically back into the canopy T8 - Lime: Raise the crown over the neighbouring access drive to 5.5m from ground level; remove the 1st western secondary lateral back to the fork, remove major deadwood from within the canopy. Crown lift any remaining tertiary foliage 5m from ground level to give a 5.5m highway clearance, with cuts no greater than 25mm
Granted Trees 5 docs
Other tree works applications
In Winchester
-
26/01933/TPO Awaiting decision
Squirrels Botley Road Curdridge Southampton Hampshire SO32 2DS
Works toTPO Oak tree Ref TPO/1749 to raise crown to 5.4m above public highway and private driveway .Remove dead wood over 50mm diameter and rebalance / reshape .
-
26/01929/TPO Awaiting decision
Edwinsfield Oakmore Park Durley Southampton Hampshire SO32 2NU
Please see plan. We propose to reduce the oak tree by 2m on its east side.
-
26/01930/TPO Awaiting decision
4 Appulby Gardens Winchester Hampshire SO22 6HW
T1- Hornbeam: Carry out a localised reduction of the western side of the canopy by up to 3 metres from the branch tips, pruning back to suitable growth points while maintaining the natural form and...
-
26/01915/TPO Awaiting decision
Upincott Peach Hill Lane Crawley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2PU
T3 - Yew - Deadwood and reduce limb overhanging boundary to south eastern aspect. T4 - Western Red Cedar - Removal of limb on south western aspect overhanging boundary fence.
-
26/01912/TPO Awaiting decision
3 Arundel Close Alresford Hampshire SO24 9PJ
Please see attached map of trees T1 - T6. Please note T7 (silver birch, no TPO) was cut down 10 years ago. T1 - minimal work, just trim lower branch overhangs and remove dead wood. T2 - crown lift...