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University Hall Birchwood Lane, Penylan Cardiff CF23 5LH

Granted Cardiff 26/01966/WTTPFP Works to Trees Fell/Prune Trees in TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Carry out a crown raise and crown reduction to one mature Common T1 Walnut tree. Needs lifting to 3mtrs and a full crown reduction all over by 2mtrs

As published by the council, reference 26/01966/WTTPFP

Application record

Reference
26/01966/WTTPFP
Type
Works to Trees Fell/Prune Trees in TPO
Status
Awaiting decision
Decision
Granted As published: GRANT - Works to Trees
Received
16 Sep 2026
Validated
16 Sep 2026
Decided
25 Sep 2026
Ward
PENYLAN
Decision by
Delegated to Group Leader
Postcode
CF23 5LH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Sep 2026

    Received by Cardiff

  2. 25 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: GRANT - Works to Trees

  3. 28 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Ground Control Ltd Agent, registered in Billericay

Active · incorporated 1984 · Billericay

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cardiff granted permission on 25 September 2026, 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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