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21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

Granted Chelmsford 20/05028/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 20/05028/TPO

Application record

Reference
20/05028/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
5 Feb 2020
Validated
5 Feb 2020
Decided
2 Apr 2020
Postcode
CM3 5GJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/05100/TPO Awaiting decision

    21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

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

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 18/05209/TPO Refused

    21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

    Oak - T12 - Fell - Reason: Excessive size in proportion to garden, close proximity to house, shading of garden and falling debris.

    Decided 13 Dec 2018 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Feb 2020

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 2 Apr 2020

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 2 April 2020, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 21 The Bight South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GJ

    26/05100/TPO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    94% 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

    18/05209/TPO Submitted 9 Nov 2018 50 yards away

    Oak - T12 - Fell - Reason: Excessive size in proportion to garden, close proximity to house, shading of garden and falling debris.

    Refused Trees 5 docs
  • 5 Clevis Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5YT

    19/05023/TPO Submitted 5 Mar 2019 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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    Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

In Chelmsford

  • 26/05244/TPO Awaiting decision

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

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    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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