Planning application
The Plough Inn Vicarage Lane Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7HD
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Rear garden: T1 Horse Chestnut Crown lift by approx. 1m Reduce west aspect of crown by no more than 1m Reduce East aspect of crown by no more than 1.5m Reduce height by approx. 1.5m to shape and balance crown Reason: Significant cavity present in trunk at ground level. No visible signs of active decay fungus. Crown has good vitality with minor symptoms of Guignardia leaf blight. No observable canker on trunk or primary limbs. Tree owner would prefer to retain the tree as it has high amenity value for local community and would prefer to manage to tree long term rather than remove.
As published by the council, reference BH2025/02532
Application record
- Reference
- BH2025/02532
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 14 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 14 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 10 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Rottingdean & West Saltdean
- Parish
- Rottingdean Parish
- Postcode
- BN2 7HD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by Brighton and Hove
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10 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Green Timber Tree Surgery Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Brighton
Active · incorporated 2021 · Brighton
12 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted
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See their track recordWhat this grant of permission means
Brighton and Hove granted permission on 10 November 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.
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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