Planning application
Lynton 22 Elm Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1. Rowan - Reduce height by approx 1m and shape, 2. Crab Apple - Reduce crown to old pruning points & shape. Height reduction of approx 2 m, 3. Acer - Raise canopy by 1m, 4. Magnolia - Reduce crown by approx 2m and shape, 5 Oak at rear of back garden - Reduce height by approx 1.75m and shape, 6 Two pyracantha and a few larger shrubs - trim & shape (Height reduction by annual growth - approx 0.5m in all cases)
As published by the council, reference PL/26/05885/KA
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/05885/KA
- Status
- Registered
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- HP6 5DD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 October 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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The process from here
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