Planning application
26/00177/WTTPF
The Cathedral School Cardiff Road Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2YH
Proposal
Sycamore 4730. North of Cricket Pavilion. Tree recently exposed as a result of the loss of more dominant adjacent Ash. Tree developed on top of fill material and collapsing rubble-filled stone retaining wall, which is eroding further during storm conditions. Wall repairs are unachievable with tree in situ. Crown weighted towards the pavilion, seating area and sports pitches. Previously reduced. Tree of questionable stability and of low quality. Potentially protected by City of Cardiff (Llandaff) TPO 1961, combined: 2/G17 and Llandaff Conservation Area. Proposed - Fell to ground level, rebuild wall. Install new replacement trees and understorey planting along bank. Reason - Minimise threat of inadvertent collapse as a result of catastrophic collapse of the stone wall, removal of a poor quality tree and provide additional space for new replacement trees to diversify the age class and species mix of trees along the bank. School-wide - multiple species but mainly Beech and Sycamore - See report. Reduce to stabilise or remove squirrel-damaged branches where they overhang paths, play areas, buildings and parking bays, resulting in an increased risk of failure, damage to property or injury to staff, visitors and pupils. Reason - Good Arboricultural Management and a reduction in the risk of harm.
As published by the council, reference 26/00177/WTTPF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jan 2026
Received by Cardiff
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6 Feb 2026
Decision issued: GRANT - Works to Trees
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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