Decision

The Planning Policy Manager has decided to confirm a Tree Preservation Order for a tree in a conservation area, despite a resident's request to cut it back.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to confirm the Tree Preservation Order for the tree.

summary: The decision involves whether to confirm a Tree Preservation Order for a tree in a conservation area that is subject to a resident's request to cut back to the boundary.

topline: The Planning Policy Manager has decided to confirm a Tree Preservation Order for a tree in a conservation area, despite a resident's request to cut it back.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves balancing the desires of a resident with the preservation of a tree in a conservation area.

affected_stakeholders: ["Resident requesting tree cutting", "Local residents", "Conservation groups"]

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=724

Decision Maker: Planning Policy Manager

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The tree in question is a lapsed pollard in what appears to be good health and offering uninterrupted views and contributing well to the street scene scoring 21 on a TEMPO exercise.   The tree is located within a conservation area and subject to a S211 Notification submitted by a resident to cut back to the boundary – these works would be excessive and destroy the amenity value currently offered by the tree.  

Content: The tree in question is a lapsed pollard in what appears to be good health and offering uninterrupted views and contributing well to the street scene scoring 21 on a TEMPO exercise.   The tree is located within a conservation area and subject to a S211 Notification submitted by a resident to cut back to the boundary – these works would be excessive and destroy the amenity value currently offered by the tree.   The confirmation of Tree Preservation Order 2146 at Public footpath on western boundary of 3 Spring Gardens, Emsworth, PO10 7AU  

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025