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2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

Granted Chelmsford 20/05621/CAT Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Leyland Cypress - rear garden - crown raise by 1.5M; Fir - rear garden - crown raise 1.5M; Cherry - rear garden - crown reduce by 1.5M.

As published by the council, reference 20/05621/CAT

Application record

Reference
20/05621/CAT
Type
Trees
Status
No Objection
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
12 Oct 2020
Validated
12 Oct 2020
Decided
19 Nov 2020
Postcode
CM1 3EZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 4 applications since 2018: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/05606/CAT Granted

    2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    G2 - remove all vegetation from under canopy of T1, x1 Laurel hedge - reduce by 1 metre to 1.6 metres in height, x1 Laurel hedge - hard lateral trim by 1 metre, removal of 4 selected Laurels to widen driveway, x1 California Lilac (adjacent to house) - Fell. G3 - x1 Bay tree - cut back by up to 1.5 metres to widen driveway entrance, x2 Elaeagnus - Fell, Unknown species (adjacent to fence) - Fell. G4 - x3 Maple trees - shape back by 1.5 metres to suitable growth points. T5 - x1 Silver Birch - Crown lift by 1.5 metres away from roof of outbuildings. T6 - x1 Espalier Apple - Cut back by 2.5 metres to remove overhang and re-establish espalier form. T7 - x1 Lawson Cypress - Fell. Reason - Cyclic management / maintenance of trees to achieve appropriate size and shape and allow clearance from buildings

    Decided 18 Mar 2026 Trees
  • 18/05564/CAT Granted

    2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    Lawson Cypress - Rear garden - Reduce by half. Reason: For safety

    Decided 13 Jul 2018 Trees
  • 18/05108/TPO Granted

    2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    T1 - Horse Chestnut - Front garden - Crown raise to 4m. Reason: To remove overhang from drive and footpath

    Decided 13 Jul 2018 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Oct 2020

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 19 Nov 2020

    Decision issued: No Objection

  3. 10 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 19 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.

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 0.3 miles

  • 2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    18/05564/CAT Submitted 12 Jun 2018 50 yards away

    Lawson Cypress - Rear garden - Reduce by half. Reason: For safety

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    26/05606/CAT Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    G2 - remove all vegetation from under canopy of T1, x1 Laurel hedge - reduce by 1 metre to 1.6 metres in height, x1 Laurel hedge - hard lateral trim by 1 metre, removal of 4 selected Laurels to widen driveway, x1 California Lilac (adjacent to house) - Fell. G3 - x1 Bay tree - cut back by up to 1.5 metres to widen driveway entrance, x2 Elaeagnus - Fell, Unknown species (adjacent to fence) - Fell. G4 - x3 Maple trees - shape back by 1.5 metres to suitable growth points. T5 - x1 Silver Birch - Crown lift by 1.5 metres away from roof of outbuildings. T6 - x1 Espalier Apple - Cut back by 2.5 metres to remove overhang and re-establish espalier form. T7 - x1 Lawson Cypress - Fell. Reason - Cyclic management / maintenance of trees to achieve appropriate size and shape and allow clearance from buildings

    Granted Trees 4 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 Romans Way Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EZ

    18/05108/TPO Submitted 12 Jun 2018 50 yards away

    T1 - Horse Chestnut - Front garden - Crown raise to 4m. Reason: To remove overhang from drive and footpath

    Granted Trees 2 docs

  • 4 Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3HB

    20/01387/FUL Submitted 10 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    Demolish existing single storey rear extension. Construction of new part two storey and part single storey rear extension with roof windows.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 14 docs
    Small domestic

  • 1 Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HY

    26/05689/CAT Submitted 2 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

    Prunus (marked T8) - Fell to ground level - Reason: To provide clearance to lamp post and pavement Beech (marked T5) - Reduce by 1m - Reason: To give clearance to phone lines.

    Awaiting decision Trees

  • 17 Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HY

    26/05117/TPO Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

    T6 sycamore, G2 (1x sycamore 1 x yew) and G3 (1x turkey oak 9x yew) - crown lift over Lodge Road footpath by 2.5 m - Concerns regarding low branches being a danger to the public.

    Decided Trees 5 docs

In Chelmsford

  • 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

    Trees
  • 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.

    Trees
  • 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.

    Trees
  • 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.

    Trees
  • 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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