Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was that the recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the authorisation of the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 2144 at 70 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU.
topline: The Planning Policy Manager has decided to authorise the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 2144 at 70 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the preservation of a mature Pedunculate Oak tree in a residential area, which could impact development plans and public amenity value.
affected_stakeholders: ["residents of 70 Westbourne Avenue", "local community", "developers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=715
Decision Maker: Planning Policy Manager
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The tree is a mature Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) that appears to be exhibiting normal vigour and vitality for the species – a detailed VTA was not possible due to access restrictions and as such the tree’s full condition has not been assessed. The Oak is located within the rear garden of a residential dwelling and provides an unobstructed view from the highway – offering a high level of public amenity value to the street scene. There is development on site and there has already been a degree of site clearance – potential for tree loss or damage is foreseeable. TEMPO was used as part of the assessment and the score is 17 which definitely merits a TPO.
Content: The tree is a mature Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) that appears to be exhibiting normal vigour and vitality for the species – a detailed VTA was not possible due to access restrictions and as such the tree’s full condition has not been assessed. The Oak is located within the rear garden of a residential dwelling and provides an unobstructed view from the highway – offering a high level of public amenity value to the street scene. There is development on site and there has already been a degree of site clearance – potential for tree loss or damage is foreseeable. TEMPO was used as part of the assessment and the score is 17 which definitely merits a TPO. Authorisation of the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 2144 at 70 Westbourne Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QU.
Date of Decision: June 17, 2025