21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

1. 9 Nov 2018

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 13 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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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• 21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

  26/05100/TPO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 1m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  T12 Oak (T1 on map) - Located in rear garden - Fell. Reason: Irreversible decay.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

  20/05028/TPO Submitted 5 Feb 2020 3m away

  Oak (T12) - Crown reduction by 2m to suitable growing points - Reason: Tree is in close proximity to the house and reduces the light into the property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 5 Clevis Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5YT

  19/05023/TPO Submitted 5 Mar 2019 16m away

  (T1) - Oak - Rear garden - Crown reduce to previous pruning points of 2-2.5m maximum - Remove epicormic growth up to crown break - Reason: Good tree maintenance to safeguard future life of tree

  Withdrawn Trees 3 docs

• 5 Clevis Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5YT

  26/05062/TPO Submitted 25 Mar 2026 17m away

  T1 Oak - Crown reduce by 2m back to previous pruning points, remove lowest dead limb back to branch collar. Reason: Tree will be too large for location, safety risk.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 14 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

  26/05086/TPO Submitted 23 Apr 2026 36m away

  T10 - Oak - Fell. Reason - Proximity to road and property and tree is diseased.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 7 Clevis Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5YT

  24/00452/NMAT/1 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 52m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission - 24/00452/FUL (Change in size and type of Velux window in loft landing area. Change from Sloping and vertical velux to sloping only) Change from Sloping and velux window on loft landing to velux 1140x1400mm (sk08) rooflight

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

  Trees
• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

  Trees
• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

  Trees