Highfield Campus University of Southampton University Road Southampton
Proposal
TG8 Mixed species group; Hawthorn, Goat Willow, pioneer seedlings Cut back branches from NEQ site and new footbridge 2-3m. TG13 Mixed species group; Privet, Holly, Blackthorn Annual trimming maintenance TG20 Hornbeam Group Clear bramble and ivy vegetation. Mulch. Annual trimming maintenance TG22 Hornbeam Group Clear bramble and ivy vegetation. Mulch. Annual trimming maintenance T63 Oak (Holm) Fell close to ground level. Remove stump completely by grinding. Replace as part of landscaping scheme. TG25 Mixed species group; Crab Apple, Plum, Hazel, Sycamore Annual trimming maintenance, reduce any reformed growth from the knuckles. Re-coppice Hazel to original stool height TG26 Laurel Hedge Group Annual trimming maintenance TG29 Mixed Species Group; Yew, Cypress, Lilac, seedling trees Annual trimming maintenance, crown raise to 5.5m and reduce extended limbs 2-3m. TG31 Mixed species group Cut back 2-3m from paths. Sever Ivy at ground level and strip to 2m and remove section to infected trees. Re-inspect. TG33 Fig Group Annual pruning maintenance TG34 Mixed Species Group; Juniper, Pyracantha, Maple, Dogwood Cut back 2-3m and crown lift to 3m over footpath to tidy. TG45 Wingnut Sucker Group Thin group encroaching into wood. TG46 Australian Blackwood sucker group Make room around trees to allow to develop s replacements for parent trees. TG50 Hornbeam (Pleached) x 30 Annual trimming maintenance TG51 Mixed species group; Privet, Holly, Blackthorn Annual trimming maintenance H1 Yew (Common) Replace dead tree. Annual trimming maintenance. H3 Yew (Common) Annual trimming maintenance. TG40 Holly Group Fell close to ground level dead stem. Trim back to tidy remaining stems. TG49 Mixed species group: Grisalinia, seedling trees Fell close to ground level. W2 Mixed Species Group Re-coppice to original stool heights. Fell invasive laurel. Thin woodland 15%. Enrich plant. Manage according to woodland and valley gardens management plan.
- Received
- 28 April 2026
- Target decision date
- 23 June 2026
- Council
- Southampton City Council
- Ward
- Portswood
- ReceivedSubmitted28 Apr
- ValidatedValidated28 Apr
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date23 Jun
- DecidedDecided
This is a tree application at Highfield Campus University of Southampton University Road Southampton. Southampton has handled 99 applications of this type and approves 71% of them, typically deciding them in 47 days. It was submitted on 28 April 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in the Old Town North conservation area, with 3 listed buildings nearby. There have been 2 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 29 applications across Portswood.
Application Details
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Planning history at this site
6 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 20267 Sep
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 25(Servicing and Delivery Management Plan) of…
PendingDischarge of conditions26/01047/DIS - 202614 Aug
Application for approval of details reserved by the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain condition associated with…
PendingDischarge of conditions26/00947/BNGDIS - 20263 Jun
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Renewable energy scheme) of planning permission…
PendingDischarge of conditions26/00644/DIS - 20262 Jun
Installation of external street furniture structures, including study pods, seating plinths and a gathering…
PendingApplication26/00639/FUL - 202624 Feb
As stated in application
ApprovedTree Preservation Order26/00068/TPO - 202624 Feb
T18 Ash (Common) Fell close to ground level T19 Ash (Common) Fell close to ground level
ApprovedTree Preservation Order26/00067/TPO
Planning constraints
Designations at the address point. Ones next to the site may also apply.
- Conservation area: Old Town North
- Article 4 direction: Hmo
- Nutrient neutrality catchment: Solent: Includes Chichester and Langstone Harbours SPA/Ramsar, Solent and Southampton Wat…Applies to new homes and overnight accommodation
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Also checked, none recorded (19)
flood storage areas, tree preservation orders, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.
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- 7.4 miWinchesterRTPI
- 8.3 miFarehamRTPIRICS Regulated
- 9.0 miWinchesterRTPI
Nearest first, within 25 miles of the site. Every firm is listed free.
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