13 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 20/05553/CAT Granted

  13 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

  x4 Lime Trees - front boundary -re-pollarding, removal of epicormic growth to be done on an annual basis. Reason: impinging on telephone wires.

  Decided 28 Aug 2020 Trees

1. 17 Jul 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 11 Sep 2020

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• All Saints Church Church Lane Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EN

  26/05667/CAT Submitted 11 Aug 2026 32m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Hawthorn and wild plum - Height reduction of 2.5-3m to previous pruning points - Reason: Overgrown affecting access to graves and causing shade to neighbours.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 13 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

  20/05553/CAT Submitted 17 Jul 2020 34m away

  x4 Lime Trees - front boundary -re-pollarding, removal of epicormic growth to be done on an annual basis. Reason: impinging on telephone wires.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• All Saints Church Church Lane Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EN

  24/05698/CAT Submitted 27 Sep 2024 38m away

  Common Yews T333-335- Prune branches by 3.5m, overhanging adjacent property back to the boundary of the church ensuring that trees are pruned to a growing point to prevent dying branches. Common Yew T350- Crown lift to a height of 2.1m of the secondary branches next to the Garden of Rest to allow easier access and visibility.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 15A The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DT

  26/05632/CAT Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50m away

  T1 - Robina Frisia - Reduce by around 3m in height. Reason - to allow more sun light in to garden.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DU

  18/05215/TPO Submitted 19 Nov 2018 53m away

  T1 - (T42 as Per Plan) - Lime - Church end of the Green - Reduce the height by 4-5m and re shape laterals by 2m to balance, remove dead wood and diseased branches - Reason: To maintain size of tree.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3DU

  19/00015/TPO Submitted 27 Jun 2019 55m away

  T1-T9 - Limes - Within Writtle Green area - Crown raise to 2.5m over footpaths and grassed areas, removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m as part of five year management plan. Works to be carried out no more than twice per calendar year - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed grass cutting.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

  Trees
• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  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

  Trees
• 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

  Trees