Planning application
26/01462/TPO
6 Kingswood Lane Kings Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO23 7XT
Proposal
The mature Sycamore tree located within the rear garden has grown to a size where several branches are now overhanging and directly encroaching upon the roof of the property. There is increasing concern that continued growth and branch movement, particularly during periods of high winds or adverse weather, could result in damage to roof tiles, guttering, fascia's and other roof structures. In addition, ongoing contact between branches and the roof has the potential to cause abrasion and long-term deterioration of roofing materials, leading to avoidable maintenance costs and potential water ingress. Permission is therefore sought to undertake a sympathetic crown thin by 10% and reshaping of the tree to provide adequate clearance from the roof and prevent future damage to the property. The proposed works are intended solely to manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the building, whilst retaining its overall amenity value, health, appearance and contribution to the local environment. The crown thin would be carried out in accordance with good arboriculture practice by a suitably qualified tree surgeon, ensuring the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree are maintained. The requested works represent a proportionate and preventative measure to mitigate the increasing risk of property damage and to ensure the safe coexistence of the tree and the adjacent dwelling.
As published by the council, reference 26/01462/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 2026
Received by Winchester
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16 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Winchester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
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