Planning application
Greensward Adjacent 51 - 65 The Priory Writtle Chelmsford Essex
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Wellingtonia - Greensward adjacent to 51-65 The Priory - 1) To remove all deadwood throughout the crown of the tree. 2) To remove or reduce those laterals displaying visible signs of hazard beam cracks. At 2.5m (W), 5m (W), 10m (S), 12m (N) and 22m (S). 3) To reduce lateral to the north at approx. 12m by approx 2-3m to reduce loading and wind-sail on lateral. 4) To selectively remove crossing branches that would fail if subjected to further abrasion. All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points. Reason: Improve the health of the tree and reduce the danger of injury due to falling branches and debris from the tree which is located to the side of a green used by children as a play area.
As published by the council, reference 18/05126/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 18/05126/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 6 Jul 2018
- Validated
- 6 Jul 2018
- Decided
- 3 Sep 2018
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jul 2018
Received by Chelmsford
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3 Sep 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 3 September 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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