Planning application
176 New London Road Chelmsford
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Sycamore Tree (Marked T1 on map) - Crown reduction by 2.5 meters all over and remove the dead and dangerous branches - Reason:Tree showing signs of dead wood throughout the canopy, overhanging the road and a neighbouring garden, being such an invasive species it needs maintenance
As published by the council, reference 24/05645/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 24/05645/CAT
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- No Objection
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 18 Jun 2024
- Decided
- 1 Jul 2024
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2024
Received by Chelmsford
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1 Jul 2024
Decision issued: Permitted
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17 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Chelmsford granted permission on 1 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.
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.
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