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21/05201/TPO

31 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QF

Granted Chelmsford Trees

Proposal

Silver Birch (T14), front garden - crown lift to 3m, to provide clearance under the tree and over the driveway. Crown reduction of 1-1.5m to achieve clearance between canopy and dwelling and to help maintain the size of the tree

As published by the council, reference 21/05201/TPO

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Aug 2021

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 29 Sep 2021

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

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.

About trees applications

How this application type works

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

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Within 500 metres

  • 26/05159/TPO Awaiting decision

    31 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

    T14 Silver Birch (T14), front garden - crown lift to 3m, to provide clearance under the tree and over the driveway. Crown reduction of 1-1.5m to achieve clearance between canopy and dwelling and to help maintain the size of the tree

    27 Jul 2026 4m away Trees
  • 24/05201/TPO Granted

    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.

    18 Sep 2024 62m away Trees
  • 22/02049/FUL Granted

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  • 20/05054/TPO Withdrawn

    9 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

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  • 19/02079/FUL Granted

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    Proposed first floor front extension over the existing bay, a new front dormer and demolition of the rear conservatory, to build a new single storey rear extension.

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  • 19/02080/CLOPUD Granted

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In Chelmsford

  • 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