Planning application
19/05227/TPO
13 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone CM4 9PS
Proposal
A1 - x2 Oak - Remove lowest limb growing towards the house from the smallest stem. Lightly crown reduce remainder of this stem by up to 1.5m by crown thinning the branch tips to re-shape up to 10%, follow that shape throughout the largest Oak tree, again thinning the branch tips to reduce the canopy up to 1.5m. Crown lift the canopy to 4m above ground level by removing out grown epicormic and sub-lateral branches only. Reason: The lowest limb nearest the house has in the past received heavy pruning which due to the trees age has not reacted with callus wood reliably, resulting in branch decay. The canopy has grown out so that the branches are touching the building; removing this limb down to the first branch break (approx 2ft away from the stem) will be a better long term solution to keeping the canopy away from the building and the removal of this limb will not detract from the shape both trees together have as the balance of the canopy will be equalled. The crown lift and light reduction will allow more light into the picture window of the building and re-balance the upper crown.
As published by the council, reference 19/05227/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Dec 2019
Received by Chelmsford
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20 Jan 2020
Decision issued: Permitted
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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21/05306/TPO Granted
13 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone CM4 9PS
A1 (T1) - Oak - Section fell tree closest to the house to as close to ground level as possible. Reason: This tree is codominant tree of a pair of Oaks. It has a heavy lean away from its partner toward the house, its removal will leave the main tree to be the stronger and better shaped specimen and allow room for it to mature, as well as removing the risk that possible failure of the leaning tree posess to the adjacent property. Photograph 2 shows the low visual impact its removal will cause.
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26/05148/TPO Awaiting decision
13 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
A1 - English Oak (marked T1 on map) - Reduction of height and lateral spread by up to 3 meters. Reason - to manage the size of the tree, to maintain structural integrity, reduce potential wind resistance and storm damage, and improve light penetration beneath the canopy, while preserving the natural form and health of the English Oak.
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26/05143/TPO Awaiting decision
3 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
A1 - Chestnut (marked T1 on map) - Reduce by approximately 2.5m and shape crown back to previous pruning points. Crown raise up to 3m. Reason - to reduce over extended limbs and reduce proximity to house. A1 - Acer (marked T2 on map) - Reduce back to previous pruning points approximately 2. Reason - to reduce overhang from vehicle and pedestrian road/walkway without unbalancing crown.
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20/05046/TPO Granted
3 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
A1 - Horse Chestnut (T1) - reduce height and weight ofgrowth toward the house by 4 metres to balance whole tree and to reduce risk of damage to the property. 5 Year management plan to remove epicormic growth annually. Sycamore (T2) - reduce height by 4 metres to reduce risk of damage to neighbours property as tree is leaning towards neighbour's property. Oak (T3) 5 year management plan to annually raise the crown to 2.5 meters. Reason - allow access underneath
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26/05151/TPO Awaiting decision
Selwyn House 5 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
A1: Cherry - Marked T1 - Fell to ground - Reason: Heavy die back through out crown; Horse chestnut - Marked T2- Crown Reduction - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m, crown thin by 20% - Reason: To maintain the tree's crown size and density, has some stem decay originating from a branch removal wound, requires careful management. The crown is dense and top-heavy, so any reduction or thinning of the crown could increase wind stress on the tree.
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24/00888/FUL Granted
6 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
Single storey flat roofed rear extension with lantern rooflight. Alterations to create enlarged first floor terrace.
Other trees applications
In Chelmsford
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26/05146/TPO Awaiting decision
King Edward VI School Broomfield Road Chelmsford CM1 3SX
T1 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T4 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T5 - Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m; T7 - Holly - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T9 - Oak - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T12 and T15 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T19 - Oak - Reduce weight on Cracked limb; T20 - Oak - Reduce crown by op to 2m; T21 - Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 4m. Prune remaining crown to balance and shape; T23 - Sycamore - Pollard at 5m from ground level; T25, T26, T35, T36, T37 - Lime - Reduce crown by up to 3m to previous pruning points; G3 - Marked T40 and T41 - Sweet chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2m; G3 - Marked T42, T43, T44 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T24 - Marked T47 - Maidenhair Tree - Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason for all: Good arboricultural practice.
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26/05158/TPO Awaiting decision
30 Petrel Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XH
T2 oak tree - Reduce by 2-2.5m and reshape. Remove all dead wood and crown lift by 3-3.5m. Reason: General maintenance and welfare to the tree.
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26/05157/TPO Awaiting decision
9 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QU
W1 - Oak (Marked T1,T2,T3,T4)( in neighbouring property) - Remove deadwood >100mm diameter from the central and garden side of the crowns - Reason: Removal of deadwood to mitigate risk by falling branches; Oak -(Marked T1) - Crown reduction by up to 3m on the garden side only, using drop-crotch pruning techniques; Reason: For general maintenance purposes, to ensure the tree remains a suitable size for its location. Prevent the need for harsher pruning in the future.
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26/05154/TPO Awaiting decision
1 Valentines Stock Ingatestone CM4 9LS
T2 Beech- Crown reduction by 2m on the garden side of the tree balance where previous pruning has made the tree eneven. Thin by 10% and deadwood the remainder of the crown removing any rubbing or crossing branches. Reason: Crown uneven and to reduce the sail effect of the tree.
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26/05134/TPO Granted
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.