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24 The Priory Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3JE

Granted Chelmsford 18/05129/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Yew Trees - G1 adjacent to 24-26 the priory: Thin canopy by upto 5% and provide 3 m clearance from adjacent buildings and to retain such clearance by future minor reductions over a period of 5-years. Reasom: Reduce the impact of the trees on the buildings and the nuisance and consequential problems caused by needle droppings and squirrels.

As published by the council, reference 18/05129/TPO

Application record

Reference
18/05129/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
11 Jul 2018
Validated
11 Jul 2018
Decided
5 Sep 2018
Postcode
CM1 3JE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jul 2018

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 5 Sep 2018

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 5 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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