Planning application
19 Sackville Gardens Hove BN3 4GJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Olive Tree - thin and prune for natural shape (front garden) Bay Trees - prune face back and reduce height for even level whilst retaining a screen of privacy Plum Tree - remove tree to ground level and stump grind - ( for new area to plant smaller shrubs and dog eats fallen fruit from tree ) Small Eucalyptus Tree - remove to ground level and stump grind Silver Birch Trees - lightly reduce and prune for natural shape Cherry Tree - remove to ground level and stump grind ( tree is too close to house and roots could potentially expand and ruin paving and the dog is eating fallen fruit from tree ) Olive Tree - prune and trim for natural shape Small Bay Tree - remove to ground level and stump grind ( remove for new planting area ) Small Apple Tree - remove to ground level and stump grind - ( remove for new planting area ) As part of a planned redesign of the garden, we are proposing the careful removal and selective pruning of several trees within the property. This work is intended to support the long-term health, safety, and usability of the space. Some of the existing trees are no longer suited to the new layout or are competing for light and resources, which has begun to affect their overall condition. Removing these trees at this stage will allow the garden to be reshaped responsibly, creating a healthier and more sustainable landscape in the future. Any pruning will be carried out sensitively, with the aim of improving structure, encouraging healthy regrowth, and preventing potential hazards. All work will be completed in a controlled and environmentally considerate manner, ensuring that the redesigned garden supports both aesthetic aims and long-term ecological wellbeing.
As published by the council, reference BH2025/02863
Application record
- Reference
- BH2025/02863
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 24 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 24 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 6 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Westbourne & Poets' Corner
- Postcode
- BN3 4GJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Nov 2025
Received by Brighton and Hove
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6 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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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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