Pontlands Park Hotel And Conference Centre West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HR

1. 11 Jun 2024

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 17 Jul 2024

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 17 July 2024, 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 Lodge Pontlands Park West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HR

  26/05058/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2026 3m away

  T6 oak - Reduce crown by 2 metres in height and 2 metres in lateral spread, targeting suitable live growth points throughout the crown. Reason - The proposed works are recommended following inspection.The main stem forks at approximately 6 metres, with both stems above the fork structurally compromised due to historic tear-out wounds. These defects create potential structural weakness within the upper crown. The tree is located adjacent to a very busy driveway, and the current crown structure presents a potential risk to vehicles and site users. The proposed crown reduction will reduce end weight and wind loading on the compromised stems, improving the structural stability of the tree while retaining it as a valuable landscape feature. T14 - Sweet Gum - Reduce crown by approximately 2.5-3 metres in height and lateral spread, pruning back to suitable live growth points throughout the crown. Reason - A decay fungi bracket is present on the east side of the stem at ground level, and further internal decay assessment confirmed extensive decay on the north-east side of the stem, with decay having breached functional wood and reduced the trees structural load-bearing capacity. The tree exhibits a slight lean and weight bias toward the north, while the south-west buttress root appears structurally sound, partially mitigating risk. However, there are clear targets within falling distance of the tree, including a seating area directly beneath the crown and a building located within the crown spread. Reduction of sail area and loading on the compromised stem, mitigating risk while allowing the retention of the tree.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 44 West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HL

  24/01416/FUL Submitted 11 Oct 2024 120m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights. Pitched roof to front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Sydner Close Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8HT

  26/00281/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 154m away

  Ramped access

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 35 Maltings Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8HQ

  20/01315/FUL Submitted 19 Aug 2020 228m away

  New two storey and part single storey side and rear extension and new annex. New upper level side window to serve staircase.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 39 Maltings Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8HQ

  22/01300/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2022 237m away

  Part single, part two storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 72 Eastwood Park Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8HF

  26/00023/HHPA Submitted 6 Jul 2026 246m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

  Trees
• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

  Trees
• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

  Trees