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3 Russet Gardens Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2EU

Awaiting decision Babergh DC/26/03649 Tree Preservation Order - Works Related

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Prservation order MS45/T39 - T1. Horse Chestnut Crown Reduction - reduce the height and lateral spread of the tree by 2.5-3 metres and shape. Remove the lowest limb on the southern aspect of the tree to further balance the crown. Remove any deadwood over 20mm in diameter throughout the entirety of the canopy.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/03649

Application record

Reference
DC/26/03649
Type
Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Onehouse
Parish
Combs
Postcode
IP14 2EU

Comment by 15 September 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Babergh's portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Aug 2026

    Received by Babergh

  2. 25 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Babergh took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Southend-On-Sea

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Babergh 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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