Planning application
5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T20 Oak - Fell to ground level. Reason: 2.4m from house, overhanging roof closure, continuing problems with grey squirrels in loft and to alleviate physical damage to the property.
As published by the council, reference 18/05084/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 18/05084/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 3 May 2018
- Validated
- 3 May 2018
- Decided
- 25 Jun 2018
- Postcode
- CM3 5GR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/05109/TPO Granted
5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T15 - Oak - Reduce the crown of the tree to previous reduction points by removing no more than 2m, pruning to previous pruning points. Reason - to maintain the balance of the crown and a natural shape. To maintain the tree a suitable size for it's location and so it does not cause damage to the adjacent building.
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20/05146/TPO Granted
5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T12 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m. T14 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m, reduce overhang to garage and drive up to 2.5m. T15 - Oak - reduce overhang to neighbours garden up to 3.5, reduce overhang to house roof by up to 3m, reduce overhang to garage up to 2m. T19 - Oak - reduce overhang to drive up to 3m and clear out deadwood. Reason: concerns for damage to property and excessive overhanging branches. T19 - tree is also in poor condition.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 May 2018
Received by Chelmsford
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25 Jun 2018
Decision issued: Permitted
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1 Oct 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Chelmsford granted permission on 25 June 2018, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three 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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5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T15 - Oak - Reduce the crown of the tree to previous reduction points by removing no more than 2m, pruning to previous pruning points. Reason - to maintain the balance of the crown and a natural shape. To maintain the tree a suitable size for it's location and so it does not cause damage to the adjacent building.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T12 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m. T14 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m, reduce overhang to garage and drive up to 2.5m. T15 - Oak - reduce overhang to neighbours garden up to 3.5, reduce overhang to house roof by up to 3m, reduce overhang to garage up to 2m. T19 - Oak - reduce overhang to drive up to 3m and clear out deadwood. Reason: concerns for damage to property and excessive overhanging branches. T19 - tree is also in poor condition.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
2 Anchor Reach South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GS
T2 Oak - Crown reduce by 2m cutting to suitable growing points; Crown clean. T4 Oak - Crown reduce by 1.5m cutting to suitable growing points; Crown clean; Crown lift to 3m remove sub laterals cutting to branch collar as necessary for 5 years. To allow more light into house when in leaf and reduce proximity to the building.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
1 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
Oak (T1) - 1) Crown Thin Upper, Vertical canopy by 20% of leaf area to alleviate weight and reduce sail area of canopy. 2) Reduce lower lateral branch work by up to 2m in length to reduce overall length of phototrophic branch work. 3) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branches and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. Oak (T17) - 1) Crown thin entire canopy by up to 15% of leaf area to allow more light and air to pass through canopy and to promote mid and lower canopy growth. 2) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branches and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. Oak (T3) - 1) Crown reduce secondary growth only by up to 1.5m throughout entire canopy. 2) Thin remaining canopy, where applicable, to allow more light and air to pass through canopy. 3) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branched and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. All works proposed are for the continuous maintenance of trees at their current scale and to promote fresh growth for longevity and vigour
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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Garage conversion and external alterations
Granted Outline 7 docs -
10 Anchor Reach South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GS
T16 Oak-Raise crown to 3m, 2 - 2.5 m crown reduction to previous pruning points. Shaping to natural profile and cleaning out dead wood as necessary. Reason: dominates small rear gardens, excessive shading and overhangs existing property.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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