70 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NX

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/05018/TPO Split decision

  70 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NX

  T1 Silver Birch- Selectively prune back crown on garden side by approx 2-2.5m, prune lateral spread on right hand side of the canopy (as viewed from the house) by approx 2m. Re - shape right hand shoulder of crown. Thin canopy by approx 15%. Remove deadwood>50mm diameter through entire canopy. Remove all debris. Reason: Continuation of tree management to ensure it retains its shape.The tree has reacted vigorously to previous pruning and has elongate dense re growth,The tree is oversized for its surrounding area. 5 year management plan.

  Decided 9 Apr 2025 Trees

1. 9 Sep 2019

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 24 Oct 2019

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 24 October 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.

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.

• 70 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NX

  22/05226/TPO Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  T1 Silver Birch- located at rear of property- crown reduction by 2.5m, crown raise by up to 3m. Reason: for general maintenance

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 70 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NX

  25/05018/TPO Submitted 19 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  T1 Silver Birch- Selectively prune back crown on garden side by approx 2-2.5m, prune lateral spread on right hand side of the canopy (as viewed from the house) by approx 2m. Re - shape right hand shoulder of crown. Thin canopy by approx 15%. Remove deadwood>50mm diameter through entire canopy. Remove all debris. Reason: Continuation of tree management to ensure it retains its shape.The tree has reacted vigorously to previous pruning and has elongate dense re growth,The tree is oversized for its surrounding area. 5 year management plan.

  Split decision Trees 9 docs

• 13 Maple Close Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3FL

  22/02129/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear and side extension. Two storey rear extension with balcony to first floor with internal alterations. Addition of windows to ground floor, roof lights and panels.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Little Oaks 13 Maple Close Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3FL

  23/00117/FUL Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension. Single storey infill extension with addition of ground floor windows. Replacement fence and new access gate.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Back Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3PD

  22/01872/FUL Submitted 20 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey front extension, partial rendering and re-cladding of elevations, alterations to windows and additional windows to side elevation at ground and first floor level, replacement windows and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NB

  18/05162/TPO Submitted 5 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  G6 Spruce & Pine - Front of property - Cut back the lateral branches overhanging the road by 1-1.5m and crown raise to 2.5m over the footpath. Cut back Spruce from the house by 1m. Reason: To maintain clearance of highway and house. T1 Oak - Rear garden - Remove epicormic growth on main stem to height of the crown break. Reason: Good arboricultural practice.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/05244/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pipers Lodge Clarks Farm Road Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PH

  G1 x1 English Oak (Marked T4 on map) - Fell. Reason: Internal decay

  Trees
• 26/05241/TPO Awaiting decision

  6 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HZ

  T1 Yew - Crown reduction by reducing the height and spread of the canopy by up to 3m & lift road side canopy to match that of driveway aspect. Reason: To ensure the tree is kept to a size that suits its location and does not start to effect the structures and infrastructure within close proximity to it.

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• 26/05212/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.

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• 26/05243/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Cringle Lock South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WJ

  T4 Maple (Marked T1 on map) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and lateral spread. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a balance natural crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, improve clearance from the roadside, footpath and garage roof and maintain a balanced crown appropriate for the trees location. T3 Oak (Marked T2 on map) - Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m in height and lateral spread back to the previous established pruning points, leaving a balanced natural crown. Remove significant deadwood throughout the crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, return the tree to its previous established pruning points, improve overall crown balance and remove signification deadwood general tree management and safety.

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• 26/05248/TPO Awaiting decision

  182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJ

  T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment

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