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Civic chiefs refused to approve plans to fell trees at Marlhill Copse. It comes as previous plans to fell trees at the site proved controversial and a decision to fell trees in May 2020 was quashed by the High Court - although the work was subsequently approved as some trees were deemed unsafe. As reported, Southampton Airport - which owns the land- tabled new plans to fell an extra 116 trees. But after a long debate, members of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council, decided to refuse the proposals. It comes as civic chiefs said they believed this would have an impact on the woodland character of the area.
Plans to fell 116 trees at Marlhill Copse have been unveiled. A number of other trees at the site could also be subject to silvicultural thinning - which would consist in the removal of part of the trees. Southampton Airport - which owns the site and tabled the plans - said it wants to ensure that the land is healthy, resilient and sustainable . But while 32 residents said to be in favour of the proposals, others objected to the scheme. It comes as previous plans to fell trees at Marlhill Copse sparked protests and concerns. As reported, in May 2020 the High Court quashed a decision to fell some pines at the site.