20/05512/CAT

1. 23 Jan 2020

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 5 Mar 2020

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 20/05511/CAT Granted

  98 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT

  Pine (T1 on plan) - Fell - Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage.

  23 Jan 2020 14m away Trees
• 19/01353/FUL Withdrawn

  Outbuilding South West Of 98 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex

  Conversion of the existing outbuilding into a two-bedroom dwelling. Associated hard-surface off-street parking.

  8 Aug 2019 25m away Full applications
• 19/01345/FUL Refused

  Site At 98 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex

  Construction of a bungalow with all associated works, including a new access and hard-surface off-street parking.

  9 Aug 2019 26m away Full applications
• 24/05682/CAT Granted

  106 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT

  (T1) Bay - Light hedge trim, reduce overall height by 1.0m or back to previous pruning points. Shape over and balance to define shape. (T2) Laurel - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by 1.5m. (T3) Holly) - Reduce the height by approximately 2.5m and spread of the tree to shape and balance, retaining screening. Crown lift over garage to provide 0.5 metre clearance. (T4) Hazel - Light trim all round to define shape by 20cm.(T5) Acer - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metre. (G6) Hornbeam x 3 - Light tip prune and trim laterals towards driveway by 0.5m, encouraging growth to form screening. (T8) Pear - Light prune, crown lift over wall by 0.4m. (G9) Apple x 3, Photinia Red Robin x 1 - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by 0.5m to just below neighbouring gutter line, prune extended laterals, shape over. (T10) Magnolia - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metre. (T11) Damson - Light tip prune and shape by 1m max. Reason: Good arboriculture practice.

  11 Sep 2024 37m away Trees
• 22/05618/CAT Granted

  Playing Fields Taylors Park Brook Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford

  Cherry - (Marked T1) - Remove major deadwood up to 5cm in diameter and 1m in length. Crown lift to 3m - Reason: To enable safe passage under the tree; Oak - (Marked T2) - Remove major deadwood up to 5cm in diameter and 1m in length. Crown lift to 3m - Reason: To enable safe passage under the tree.

  21 Dec 2022 65m away Trees
• 22/05510/CAT Granted

  80 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT

  C1-9 - Conifers - reduce overhanging branches by 0.3 - 0.4 metres. Reason: branches overhanging from neighbours garden

  4 Feb 2022 80m away Trees

• 26/05146/TPO Awaiting decision

  King Edward VI School Broomfield Road Chelmsford CM1 3SX

  T1 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T4 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T5 - Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m; T7 - Holly - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T9 - Oak - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T12 and T15 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T19 - Oak - Reduce weight on Cracked limb; T20 - Oak - Reduce crown by op to 2m; T21 - Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 4m. Prune remaining crown to balance and shape; T23 - Sycamore - Pollard at 5m from ground level; T25, T26, T35, T36, T37 - Lime - Reduce crown by up to 3m to previous pruning points; G3 - Marked T40 and T41 - Sweet chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2m; G3 - Marked T42, T43, T44 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T24 - Marked T47 - Maidenhair Tree - Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason for all: Good arboricultural practice.

  31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05158/TPO Awaiting decision

  30 Petrel Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XH

  T2 oak tree - Reduce by 2-2.5m and reshape. Remove all dead wood and crown lift by 3-3.5m. Reason: General maintenance and welfare to the tree.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05157/TPO Awaiting decision

  9 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QU

  W1 - Oak (Marked T1,T2,T3,T4)( in neighbouring property) - Remove deadwood >100mm diameter from the central and garden side of the crowns - Reason: Removal of deadwood to mitigate risk by falling branches; Oak -(Marked T1) - Crown reduction by up to 3m on the garden side only, using drop-crotch pruning techniques; Reason: For general maintenance purposes, to ensure the tree remains a suitable size for its location. Prevent the need for harsher pruning in the future.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05154/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Valentines Stock Ingatestone CM4 9LS

  T2 Beech- Crown reduction by 2m on the garden side of the tree balance where previous pruning has made the tree eneven. Thin by 10% and deadwood the remainder of the crown removing any rubbing or crossing branches. Reason: Crown uneven and to reduce the sail effect of the tree.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05134/TPO Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T8, T9 Limes - Crown lift by 2.5m and removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m on an annual basis for a continuous five year management plan. Reason: For safety of pedestrians and road users.

  17 Jun 2026 Trees