Planning application
School House Ford Road Dinton Buckinghamshire HP17 8UG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Horse Chestnut - Crown Reduction of 2m and Crown lift up to 3.5m.
As published by the council, reference PL/25/5817/KA
Application record
- Reference
- PL/25/5817/KA
- Type
- Works to trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TPO shall not be made
- Received
- 28 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 28 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 8 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Haddenham and Stone
- Parish
- Dinton Ford and Upton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- HP17 8UG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Nov 2025
Received by Buckinghamshire
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8 Jan 2026
Decision issued: TPO shall not be made
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27 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Buckinghamshire granted permission on 8 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Cuddington And Dinton Church Of England School School Lane Dinton Buckinghamshire HP17 8UZ
006 Crack Willow Observations: Dead ivy covered stump. Leans towards decking. Great eco feature but root anchorage has severely deteriorated and can be moved easily just by pushing it. Recommendations: Reduce to hand rail height - up to 1.5m from ground level - to mitigate any risk. T011 Elm Observations: Small dead tree. Close to fence. Owned by local council - consent will be gained prior to works. Recommendations: Fell to ground level G013 Mixed Species Observations: Low branches. Recommendations: Crown lift low branches to 2 metres. T001 Horse Chestnut Observations: Previously heavily reduced, now has a huge amount of regrowth. Crown spreads over two adjacent gardens as well as the corner of the playground. Decay at old pollard points and cavity at 2.5 metres on stem closest to the playground. Low branches touching the shed roof. Owned by neighbour - consent will be gained prior to works. Recommendations: Remove low branches touching the shed roof. Crown Reduction by 2 metres. (Inspection at base recommended). T010 Cherry Observations: Large low limb extends over play equipment. Owned by local council - consent will be gained prior to works. Recommendations: Reduce overhanging limb back by approximately 3 metres. Crown lift to 3 metres. T012 Sycamore Observations: No significant defects. Low branches. Recommendations: Crown lift to 2.5 metres. T014 Horse Chestnut Observations: No significant defects. Minor deadwood and low branches Recommendations: Crown lift to 2.2 metres T008 Hawthorn Observations: Unmanageable hedge line either side of shelter separating the pond area from the playground. Trees are leaning over the playgrounds. Brambles are becoming prolific. Recommendations: Cut down to fence height (1.4m) to form a managed hedge.
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