Planning application
24/05711/CAT
St Cedds School 178A New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR
Proposal
Norway Maple Tree - Re pollard tree and crown lift to 2m. Reason: For clearance of the footpath.
As published by the council, reference 24/05711/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Oct 2024
Received by Chelmsford
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15 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Permitted
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31 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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20/05509/CAT Granted
180 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR
Leylandii (T1) - reduce branches back by 3m; Beech (T2) - reduce branches back by 2m; Holly (T3) - reduce branches back by 1m; Leylandii (T4) - reduce branches back by 1m - reason: trees are overhanging the boundary of 180 and causing issues with light and access.
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26/00872/FUL Awaiting decision
St Philips Priory 178 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR
Proposed Installation of new accessible lift to the entrance porch, widening of entrance to front of the property and installation of new door. Replacement porch to the rear along with associated access ramp and stairs. Installation of new air conditioning units, sliding doors and replacement bi-folding doors to rear.
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20/01571/NMAT/2 Granted
201 New London Road Chelmsford
Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/01571/FUL (Proposed change of use of existing HMO to C3, to create 6 additional apartments with internal modifications, ground and first floor rear extensions and associated works. Internal alterations to one existing apartment) - AOV Roof Light: We wish to add an AOV Roof light to the roof of the second floor to allow ventilation for the communal stairwell, this is required by building regulations for fire safety and will not be approved without it. The external door is currently in a poor condition, not secure or safe for use. It has no means for entering the building and is not situated on the front facade. We propose removing it and building it up in brick to match the existing brickwork.
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20/05507/CAT Granted
St Cedds School 178A New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR
Holly (T1) Low amenity value. Replant with one flowering cherry in same position. Sycamore (T2) - Pollard. Variegated Holly and Portuguese Laurel (T3) - Fell to prevent pinch point by site exit/entrance gate and provide more space for people traffic. Holly (T5) - Fell as blocking out light to classrooms and of low amenity value. Lime (T6), Lime (T7) and Sycamore (T8) - Fell as low amenity value.
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19/01387/FUL Granted
Southborough House 2 Southborough Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AQ
Part single and part two storey rear extension. Construction of new basement and raised patio area.
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19/01388/LBC Granted
Southborough House 2 Southborough Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AQ
Part single and part two storey rear extension. New basement and raised patio area. Internal alterations.
Other trees applications
In Chelmsford
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.