Planning application
3C Natal Road Brighton BN2 4BN
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Fell 1no Sycamore T1- Plans to replant with 2 fruit trees, much more fitting with a garden of this side, either side of stump.Reason for refusal. 1) Loss of amenity. The tree is clearly visible from the street and is healthy and in good condition. The removal of this tree will result in a loss of amenity and the environmental benefits that a large healthy tree gives to the area. 2) reasons given by the applicant for removal. The reasons given are not sound arboricultural reasons for the removal of a tree with a tree preservation order. The tree grows upon the northern boundary well away from the property. Due to its position on the northern boundary shading will be minimal during morning and evening. If any saplings grow they can be pulled or cut with secateurs. Replanting with two fruit trees would not replace the environmental benefits that a large canopy species gives to the immediate area
As published by the council, reference BH2018/01522
Application record
- Reference
- BH2018/01522
- Type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Felling)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 14 May 2018
- Validated
- 31 May 2018
- Decided
- 6 Jul 2018
- Ward
- Moulsecoomb And Bevendean
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- BN2 4BN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Brighton and Hove register
This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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BH2018/03403 Granted
3C Natal Road Brighton BN2 4BN
Sycamore (T1)-reduce in height by 2m. Lateral reduction of 1.5m and crown lift secondary branches to 4m Tree very large and imposing in comparison to garden size (covers the complete width) and distance from property. Causes excessive shading of garden and let's limited light into household, causing the owner to have to leave lights on throughout the year
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2018
Received by Brighton and Hove
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31 May 2018
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Jul 2018
Decision issued: Refused
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15 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, 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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