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Woodlands 14 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

Granted Chelmsford 20/05076/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Oak (G2) - crown reduce by up to 2m maximum to suitable growth points the overhang to No.20 Runsell Lane (east to south-east aspect) only.

As published by the council, reference 20/05076/TPO

Application record

Reference
20/05076/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
20 Apr 2020
Validated
20 Apr 2020
Decided
12 Jun 2020
Postcode
CM3 4NZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/05187/TPO Granted

    Woodlands 14 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

    G2 - Oak (G2) - pollard. Reason: recommendation from tree surgeon - to allow for a balanced crown to rejuvinate the and give the maximum opportunity to blossom and fill the available space. Pollarding advised to be completed late in the season when tree has regressed in the autumn, causing minimal stress to the tree.

    Decided 9 Oct 2020 Trees
  • 18/05178/TPO Split decision

    Woodlands 14 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

    G2 - Oak x 2 No. - Within garden of No.14 overhanging No.20 - Fell - Reason: Tree 1 - Deteriorating health of tree leading to falling branches causing health and safety concerns. Tree 2 - Growth of tree dictated by Tree 1, encroaches No.20 resulting in nuisance by wildlife, remove to minimise damage to property.

    Decided 16 Nov 2018 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Apr 2020

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 12 Jun 2020

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 12 June 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.

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  • Woodlands 14 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

    18/05178/TPO Submitted 23 Sep 2018 50 yards away

    G2 - Oak x 2 No. - Within garden of No.14 overhanging No.20 - Fell - Reason: Tree 1 - Deteriorating health of tree leading to falling branches causing health and safety concerns. Tree 2 - Growth of tree dictated by Tree 1, encroaches No.20 resulting in nuisance by wildlife, remove to minimise damage to property.

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  • Woodlands 14 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

    20/05187/TPO Submitted 14 Aug 2020 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 6 docs
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