Planning application
Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive Hove BN3 6ND
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Ground Control are contracted by Cornerstone (CTIL) to carry out tree works on behalf of Vodafone and O2/Telefonica. Vodafone have identified a mast that is scheduled to be upgraded, and have instructed us to carry out some tree works to ensure that all vegetation is sufficiently clear of the mast. Scope of works: G1 - Sycamore x 7 (15m) - Reduce height of Sycamore trees to 13m T2 - Hornbeam - reduce height to 13m
As published by the council, reference BH2025/02383
Application record
- Reference
- BH2025/02383
- Type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 25 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 25 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 13 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Westdene & Hove Park
- Postcode
- BN3 6ND
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Sep 2025
Received by Brighton and Hove
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13 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Ground Control Ltd Agent, registered in Billericay
Active · incorporated 1984 · Billericay
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Brighton and Hove granted permission on 13 October 2025, 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.
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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.
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