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Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

Granted Chelmsford 18/05213/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T2 - Lime - Fell - Reason: Due to presence of decay in main stem and related safety concerns. Replant Lime 12-14cm girth.

As published by the council, reference 18/05213/TPO

Application record

Reference
18/05213/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Permitted
Received
13 Nov 2018
Validated
13 Nov 2018
Decided
4 Jan 2019

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 7 applications since 2018: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/05134/TPO Decided

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T8, T9 Limes - Crown lift by 2.5m and removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m on an annual basis for a continuous five year management plan. Reason: For safety of pedestrians and road users.

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/05634/CAT Awaiting decision

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T9, T10, T12, T13, T14, T14, T15, T17, T18, T19, T20, T21, T22, T23, T24, T25, T26, 27, T28, T29, T30, T31, T32, T43, T44, T46, T49, T50, T53, T54, T55, T56, T57, T58, T59, T60, T61, T62 - Limes - Crown lift by 2.5m and removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m on an annual basis for a continuous five year management plan. Reason: For safety of pedestrians and road users.

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026
  • 24/05687/CAT Granted

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    Trees T1 - T41 (Lime, Oak, Weeping Willow, London plane & Sweetgum - refer to Plan) - Within Writtle Green area - Crown raise to 2.5m over footpaths and grassed areas, removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m as part of five year management plan. Works to be carried out no more than twice per calendar year - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed grass cutting.

    Decided 9 Oct 2024 Trees
  • 22/05187/TPO Granted

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    T9- Lime (T4 on site plan) - Removing all growth on main stem to a height of 3m - Reason: To provide low level clearance and general maintenance.

    Decided 22 Nov 2022 Trees
  • 20/05585/CAT Granted

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    T13 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m; T14 Lime - Prune epicormic growth at base. Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T15 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m; T17 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T18 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Crown raise to 2.5m. Formative prune. T19, T22, T23 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T24, T25 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T26, T27, T28, T30 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; Prune T27 & T30 back from the lamp column and bus shelter to provide at least 1.5m clearance; T31 & T32 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T34 Silver Birch - Crown raise to 2m - To maintain at current size and stature; T44 Lime - Crown thin by 20 %. Crown raise to 2.5m. Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T45 Lime - Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m.

    Decided 7 Sep 2020 Trees
  • 19/05555/CAT Granted

    Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

    T3 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T6 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T20 Lime - Reduce the crown by 2.5m and remove deadwood/ overhanging branches, crown raise to 2.5m; T29 Lime - Crown thin by 20% and remove deadwood and epicormic growth, crown raise to 5.2m over highway and 2.5m over grass; G1 Willow - Monolith to 3m; T58 Lime - Reduce the crown by up to 3m, crown clean by removing deadwood and crossed branches, remove epicormic growth - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed access to cut grass. Implement 5 year management plan to remove epicormic growth to a height of 2 meters and crown lift to 2.5 meters on all trees within Writtle and St Johns Green. Work to be undertaken twice annually.

    Decided 1 Aug 2019 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Nov 2018

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 4 Jan 2019

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 4 January 2019, 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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  • Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DU

    19/00015/TPO Submitted 27 Jun 2019 22m away

    T1-T9 - Limes - Within Writtle Green area - Crown raise to 2.5m over footpaths and grassed areas, removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m as part of five year management plan. Works to be carried out no more than twice per calendar year - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed grass cutting.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DU

    18/05215/TPO Submitted 19 Nov 2018 26m away

    T1 - (T42 as Per Plan) - Lime - Church end of the Green - Reduce the height by 4-5m and re shape laterals by 2m to balance, remove dead wood and diseased branches - Reason: To maintain size of tree.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 23 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

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  • 23 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

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  • 23 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

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  • 23 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

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In Chelmsford

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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

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  • 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

    3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

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