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Central Wetlands North Littlehampton Site Toddington Lane Littlehampton BN17 7TA

Granted Arun LU/12/26/T Trees

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

  1. 20 Jan 2026

    Received by Arun

  2. 23 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Approve

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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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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Persimmon Homes Thames Valley Persimmon House Knoll Road Camberely Surrey GU15 3TQ Applicant, a developer

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What this grant of permission means

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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