Extensions and tree work are among the planning applications submitted to the council this week.

The applications to Southampton City Council in the week starting July 31 include various requests.

Several applications concern changes of use or new construction.

One application seeks prior approval for the change of a commercial property to three flats.

There is another proposal for the erection of a two-bedroom home following the demolition of an existing outbuilding on Burgess Road.

And there is an application for approval of details reserved by a condition in a previous granted planning permission, which relates to the installation of an assault course on the playing field of Redbridge Community School.

Tree work is common among planning applications this week.

One application involves the removal of epicormic growth and sucker growth from two European Lime trees, with a crown lift to three metres all around.

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Another application proposes pollarding a Red Oak to around 10 meters, reducing the lowest limb of an Ash tree over a neighbouring property back to the boundary, and reducing the height of a Lime tree by roughly three metres.

These applications are currently awaiting a decision from the council.

In addition to the tree-related applications, there are proposals for various building projects.

One application seeks approval to build a rear and side single-storey extension and an outbuilding at the rear of a property on Raymond Road.

The purpose of these additions is to create space for both home working and a gym.

Another application requests permission to reduce the lowest limb of an Oak tree overhanging a decking area by two to three metres.

A Copper Beech tree on Belmont Road may also undergo significant work if the application is approved.

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The plans involve a two-metre reduction of the entire tree to provide clearance for telephone wires and to maintain its shape.

The crown would also be raised by five metres over the public highway to create more space above the footpath.

A 20 per cent crown thinning in the centre of the canopy would be carried out to remove epicormic growth and dead wood.

As these applications await a decision from the council, members of the public have the opportunity to comment on the proposed developments.

The council will weigh these comments alongside other factors before reaching a decision on each application.