The Generals Arms The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford CM3 4SX

1. 22 Nov 2021

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 12 Jan 2022

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 12 January 2022, 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.

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.

• The White Cottage The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ST

  18/05220/TPO Submitted 28 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  A1 - Blue Atlas Cedar - Fell - Reason: Blocking light and roots causing lifting of paving slabs and therefore creating a trip hazard to the young children at the address.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Southernwood The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SX

  22/05178/TPO Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  T1 Oak tree - at the front of the property - full crown reduction by 2-3 meters also removing any significant deadwood.Reason: to allow more light into the garden and to cut back branches overhanging the road to prevent damage by vehicles

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Land Adjacent Generals Arms The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex

  20/00119/FUL Submitted 30 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of detached 3 bedroom house, hard and soft landscaping and associated works

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• Ridge House The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford CM3 4SX

  18/05159/TPO Submitted 6 Sep 2018 100 yards away

  G1 - 1 x Deodar, 1 x Giant Redwood and 1 x Blue Atlas Cedar - Front garden - Crown lift of 5.2m. Reason: To allow free passage of vehicles underneath

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Ridge House The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford CM3 4SX

  20/05048/TPO Submitted 9 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  G1 - x1 Deodor, x1 Blue Cedar - front of property - reduction of 5 meters - Reason: to remove excessive height and shading. x1 Giant Redwood - front of property - Fell - Reason: excessive shading, low amenity value, non native tree to UK (redwood), continual damage/danger to occupants, cars, and house (racks/pipework) due to excessive growth and size. Additionally, the majority of the tree is now trunk and ultimately this tree will be nothing but trunk.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• 13 The Rye Field Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TR

  26/05115/TPO Submitted 8 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  G1 Oak x1 (comprised of double trunk) - Located closest to the house boundary with Burrows, Coleman Lane - Removal of dead wood and storm damage, prune branches to within 3m of house roof gutter. Crown reduce mid to lower crown of two oak tree trunks by 2-3m , blending into the profile of the upper tree trunk. Reason: Maintenance.

  Decided Trees

• 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

  Trees