Planning application
Hawthorns Miller Place Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 7QQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Oak (T1) Crown lift to 5m from ground level and crown thin by 20% - to support the ongoing health and balanced growth of the tree. Thinning will reduce canopy density and wind loading, while lifting the crown will maintain safe clearance and improve light penetration. Oak (T2) Crown lift to 5m from ground level and crown thin by 20% - to provide approximately 2m clearance from the house, reducing the risk of branch contact with the property. Thinning will also help rebalance the canopy and promote healthy, sustainable growth. Ash (T4) Remove to near ground level - due to signs consistent with potential Ash Dieback. Felling is proposed on safety grounds to prevent future failure. Pine (T5) Crown lift by removing the lowest branch (approx. 6m) - The lowest limb is drooping significantly, causing obstruction and limiting clearance. Lifting this branch will improve access and maintain the tree's form. Sycamore (T6) Crown thin by 20% - to maintain the tree's structure, reduce canopy density, and support long-term health by removing congested or suppressed growth.
As published by the council, reference PL/26/05075/TP
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/05075/TP
- Status
- Registered
- Validated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- SL9 7QQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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