35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05211/TPO Awaiting decision

  35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB

  T4 - Hornbeam (marked T1 on plan) - Reduce lateral branches growing towards neighbouring property by 0.5m. Reason - to maintain clearance.

  Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/05150/TPO Granted

  35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB

  T3 - Oak (marked T1) - Reduce from NW to E lateral branches by 1.5m. Remove epicormic growth to main crown break at 6m - Reason: To provide clearance to house.

  Decided 12 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 8 Sep 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 10 Nov 2020

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 10 November 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.

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• 35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB

  26/05150/TPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T3 - Oak (marked T1) - Reduce from NW to E lateral branches by 1.5m. Remove epicormic growth to main crown break at 6m - Reason: To provide clearance to house.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 35 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NB

  18/05162/TPO Submitted 5 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  G6 Spruce & Pine - Front of property - Cut back the lateral branches overhanging the road by 1-1.5m and crown raise to 2.5m over the footpath. Cut back Spruce from the house by 1m. Reason: To maintain clearance of highway and house. T1 Oak - Rear garden - Remove epicormic growth on main stem to height of the crown break. Reason: Good arboricultural practice.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 105 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3ND

  21/01439/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Two storey front extension, first floor side/rear & part two storey, part single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB

  26/05139/TPO Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  T1 Cedar - Located in rear garden - Fell. Reason: Tree has died

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 31 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NB

  19/05198/TPO Submitted 11 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  T1 - Blue Atlas Ceder - Fell - Reason: Tree is causing a hazard due to pollen, blocking sunlight, excessive needle drop all year round. Possible re-planting of any tree species.

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• 70 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NX

  19/05165/TPO Submitted 9 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  T1 - Silver Birch - Located in rear garden - Crown reduction by 1.5m and crown thin by 20%. Remove deadwood. Crown raise to 2.5m by removing three lowest branches and selectively thinning branch tips - Reason: Continuation of tree management to ensure it retains its shape. Tree has reacted vigorously to previous pruning and currently has elongated dense regrowth.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/05244/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pipers Lodge Clarks Farm Road Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PH

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

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• 26/05241/TPO Awaiting decision

  6 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HZ

  T1 Yew - Crown reduction by reducing the height and spread of the canopy by up to 3m & lift road side canopy to match that of driveway aspect. Reason: To ensure the tree is kept to a size that suits its location and does not start to effect the structures and infrastructure within close proximity to it.

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• 26/05212/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.

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• 26/05243/TPO Awaiting decision

  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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