Planning application
Central Wetlands North Littlehampton Site Toddington Lane Littlehampton BN17 7TA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
5 No. Weeping Willows- Habitat to leave the stem and height of 3m (T129). Pollard to leave a height of 5m (T130). Pollard to leave a height of 4m (T140). Habitat to leave the stem and height of 3m (T141). Crown reduction to leave a height of 10m and spread of 10m (T142).
As published by the council, reference LU/12/26/T
Application record
- Reference
- LU/12/26/T
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Approve
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve
- Received
- 20 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 3 Mar 2026
- Parish
- Littlehampton
- Postcode
- BN17 7TA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jan 2026
Received by Arun
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23 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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12 Aug 2026
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Barrell Tree Consultancy Field House Fordingbridge Business Park Ashford Road Fordingbridge SP6 1BY Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Arun granted permission on 3 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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