Planning application
6 The Mews Towergate Brighton BN1 6TU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1) Sycamore. 14m Crown reduce height by up to 2m , laterals by up to 1.5m, pruning back to near historic pruning points. Tree to be pruned for general maintenance of large tree in small garden. Scope of works to be carried out to BS3998.
As published by the council, reference BH2025/02581
Application record
- Reference
- BH2025/02581
- Type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 20 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 25 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Preston Park
- Postcode
- BN1 6TU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2025
Received by Brighton and Hove
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25 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Wilding Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Brighton and Hove granted permission on 25 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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