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TRE/2026/0903

32 Castle Hill Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4EA

Awaiting decision Amber Valley Trees

Proposal

DUPLICATE APPLICATION - IGNORE 1) Fell conifer tree adjoining driveway due to proximity to dwelling house, dwelling house drains and driveway wall, all of which are under threat from root damage. 2) Reduce size of Portuguese Laurel by 3 metres all around to increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance of the tree. 3) Reduce size of Yew tree by 1 metre all round increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance into a ball shape ornamental tree. This work has been discussed with and recommended by a tree surgeon. All three trees are located in the garden area south of the main dwelling house.

As published by the council, reference TRE/2026/0903

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 May 2026

    Received by Amber Valley

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Amber Valley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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