Hampshire County Council • 26/00494/DDCA
Dangerous Ash tree to be felled next to Longstock Play Park
Land Adjacent To Longstock Play Park Longstock Hampshire
A dangerous Ash tree next to a village play park has been approved for felling within a conservation area.
- Status
- approved
- Type
- other
- Received
- 2026-03-10
- Consultation ends
- 2026-03-14
Summary
A single mature Ash tree on land next to Longstock Play Park has been approved for felling. The tree has been assessed as dangerous, making its removal a safety matter. The site lies within the Longstock conservation area. Any tree work within a conservation area requires council consent, even when the tree is dangerous. The tree is directly adjacent to the play park. Removing it could reduce the risk of falling branches or trunk failure harming children and families using the park.