Planning application
9 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QF
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T5 Ash - remove lower branch extending toward No. 7 Rous Chase and crown reduce remaining crown by no more than 1 metre OR crown reduce whole tree by 1.5 to 2 metres. Reason: proximity and excessive shading to neighbouring property. Possible danger to person or property during storms and high winds. Overbearing size blocking light.
As published by the council, reference 20/05128/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 20/05128/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 25 Jun 2020
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2020
- Decided
- 20 Aug 2020
- Postcode
- CM2 8QF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Jun 2020
Received by Chelmsford
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20 Aug 2020
Decision issued: Permitted
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20 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Chelmsford granted permission on 20 August 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
Within 500 metres
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9 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T5 - Ash - Rear garden - Fell - Reasons: tree is too large for garden; too close and shades neighbour's property. Concern for danger in high winds and it moves alot. It is a common tree and does not need protection.
Withdrawn Trees 4 docs -
9 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T5 - Common Ash - Rear garden - Trim back branches overhanging garden by approx. 4m. Reason: Reduce excessive shade and close to house.
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
7 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T4 - Oak - trim back branches by 2m. Reason: excessive shading, very close position overshadowing house, also growing on bank at roadside. There have been recent near misses due to branches falling in windy conditions close to house.
Refused Trees 5 docs -
7 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T4 - Oak - Trim back branches by 3m- Reason: Tree is top heavy, within falling distance of three houses and a road.
Refused Trees 4 docsSeveral homes -
2 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T18 Oak (T1 on map) - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.0-2.5 metre; crown lift to 5.5m removing stem epicormic growth to crown break; lift over buildings providing minimum 1.0m clearance. Reason: Good Arboricultural practice.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
11 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
T1/ T2 Silver Birch - Crown raise by 3m - Reason: To protect the bows of the trees from high rise vehicles as both trees are positioned along the drive in the front garden.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision
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T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas
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26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision
3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU
T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping