Planning application
7 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 20/05140/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 20/05140/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 6 Jul 2020
- Validated
- 6 Jul 2020
- Decided
- 28 Aug 2020
- Postcode
- CM2 8QF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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19/05064/TPO Refused
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jul 2020
Received by Chelmsford
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28 Aug 2020
Decision issued: Refused
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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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Chelmsford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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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 -
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.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
9 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QF
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.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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 -
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 -
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
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