Planning application
37 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5NB
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Crown reduction to 1 no. Beech (T1) to leave a height of 12m and spread of 5m, and crown reduction to 1 no. Ilex Oak (T2) to leave an Easterly spread of 3m and Northerly spread of 2m.
As published by the council, reference FG/147/25/T
Application record
- Reference
- FG/147/25/T
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 17 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 1 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 22 Jan 2026
- Parish
- Ferring
- Postcode
- BN12 5NB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Nov 2025
Received by Arun
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1 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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12 Aug 2026
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RDS Tree Surgery Brenlara Roundstone ByPass Angmering BN16 4BD Agent, a tree-works contractor
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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