Planning application
BH2025/02383
Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive Hove BN3 6ND
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
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
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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