Planning application
Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9SW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
G1; Limes X2; see plan - Foliage tip reduction to obtain up to 2m clearance to improve light splay. T2; Lime, see plan - Crown raise up to 4m and Remove deadwood over 25mm G3; Limes X3 see plan - Remove deadwood above 25mm
As published by the council, reference 24/02620/WTCA
Application record
- Reference
- 24/02620/WTCA
- Type
- Works to Trees Conservation Area
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- GRANT - Works to Trees
- Received
- 5 Nov 2024
- Validated
- 5 Nov 2024
- Decided
- 8 Nov 2024
- Ward
- RIVERSIDE
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- CF11 9SW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cardiff register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01022/WTCA Granted
Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9SW
Works to trees in grounds of Welsh Institute of Sport as per submitted report: - T1; tag 538 - Lime Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce dying limb on east side of canopy back be 50% in length. T3; tag 2742 - Birch Fell to ground level. T5; tag 2743 - Lime Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce weight in limb over hockey centre by 25% (1 in 5 branches).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Nov 2024
Received by Cardiff
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8 Nov 2024
Decision issued: GRANT - Works to Trees
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29 Aug 2026
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Cardiff granted permission on 8 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five 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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