Planning application
3 Friar Close Brighton BN1 6NR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Sycamore Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a balanced and natural shape. Remove several smaller branches and epicormic growth around the main stem to raise the canopy as required. T2 - Horse Chestnut Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a balanced and natural shape. Remove several smaller branches and epicormic growth around the main stem to raise the canopy as required. Reason for Works: General maintenance and to allow more natural light into the property.
As published by the council, reference BH2025/02831
Application record
- Reference
- BH2025/02831
- Type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 19 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 6 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Postcode
- BN1 6NR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Nov 2025
Received by Brighton and Hove
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6 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Maplewood Tree Surgery Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Brighton
Active · incorporated 2023 · Brighton
23 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 100% granted
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Brighton and Hove granted permission on 6 January 2026, 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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