Planning application
184 High Road Chilwell Nottinghamshire NG9 5BB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
TPO/CHI/01/G17 - Silver Birch Tree - Removal of rotting branch overhanging Woodland Grove
As published by the council, reference 26/00538/TPOW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00538/TPOW
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- NG9 5BB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Broxtowe
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8 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Broxtowe took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Broxtowe for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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