Planning application
Courtney King House 169 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 0AP
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 - Elm - Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 30% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. - G1 Sycamore x 3 Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 30% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. G3 - Sycamore x 2 - Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 30% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. T4 - Elm Remove major dead and diseased wood, 25mm in diameter and over. Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 20% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. T5 Elm - Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 20% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. T6 - Sycamore - First tree only, Remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level. Reduce and re-shape crown by 20% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible. G2 Sycamores - not covered by original TPO. G3 Sycamore (referred to as T3 on old BHCC TPO Plan) - General cyclical maintenance and improvement of amenity. T4 Elm (referred to as T4 on old BHCC TPO Plan) - General cyclical maintenance and improvement of amenity. T5 Elm (referred to as T5 on old BH...
As published by the council, reference BH2020/00046
Application record
- Reference
- BH2020/00046
- Type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 7 Jan 2020
- Validated
- 22 Jan 2020
- Decided
- 21 Feb 2020
- Ward
- East Brighton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- BN2 0AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Brighton and Hove register
This site has had 5 applications since 2000: 3 approved, 1 refused.
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BH2026/00049 Awaiting decision
Courtney King House 169 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 0AP
T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) reduce and reshape by up to 2.5 metres, remove major deadwood, crown lift over the parking spaces and the highway by 5 meters and 2.5 meter over the footpath. Interfering with BT Cables and overhanging footpath, car park and public highway.
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BH2015/03699 Granted
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
1no Sycamore T1 - Fell stem closest to house. Cut back remaining branches to give a 2m clearance. 12no Elm G1- Trim growth back to boundary line to full height of trees.
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BH2013/01769 Granted
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
Sycamore (T3) - reduce and re-shape crown by 40-50% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible (removing dead tops).
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BH2000/02297/FP Granted
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
Replacement of all existing aluminum windows with UPVC units.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jan 2020
Received by Brighton and Hove
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22 Jan 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Feb 2020
Decision issued: Refused
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7 Sep 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
1no Sycamore T1 - Fell stem closest to house. Cut back remaining branches to give a 2m clearance. 12no Elm G1- Trim growth back to boundary line to full height of trees.
Granted Trees -
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
Sycamore (T3) - reduce and re-shape crown by 40-50% to give a smaller tree in outside dimensions with as natural a shape as possible (removing dead tops).
Granted Trees 2 docs -
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP (Courtney King House, Eastern Road)
1 x Elm - Prune branches clear of street lamp and lift to 3 m. 1 x Sycamore - Prune branches clear of telephone wires. 1 x Elm - Lift to 5.4 m and remove dead hanger.
Granted Trees -
Courtney King House 169 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 0AP
99% historically approved · decision due ~9 Mar
T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) reduce and reshape by up to 2.5 metres, remove major deadwood, crown lift over the parking spaces and the highway by 5 meters and 2.5 meter over the footpath. Interfering with BT Cables and overhanging footpath, car park and public highway.
Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs -
COURTNEY KING HOUSE, 169 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AP
Replacement of all existing aluminum windows with UPVC units.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing -
BELLE VUE COURT, Belle Vue Gardens, Brighton, BN2 0AN
Sycamore T4 - cut back four branches by 8' (4no branches extending towards corner of house in 9 Belle Vue Gdns), Sycamore T5 - cut back one limb by 6' (one extending towards chimney in 9 Belle Vue Gdns)
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