Planning application
11 Green Meadows Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LD
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 oak (marked t5), t2 oak (marked t4), t3 & t4 oaks (marked tg1), t5 oak (marked t2) - fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. (Trees from TPO/2022/015). Reason: clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property 32 Hyde Lane, CM3 4QT
As published by the council, reference 25/05008/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05008/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 14 Jan 2025
- Decided
- 11 Aug 2025
- Postcode
- CM3 4LD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jan 2025
Received by Chelmsford
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11 Aug 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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17 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
Chelmsford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Land To The East Of 32 Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QT
T1 Oak (T8 in report) - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. T2 Oak (T9 in report) - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. T3 Oak (T10 in report) - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. (Trees from TPO/2022/016). Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at 32 Hyde Lane, CM3 4QT.
Refused Trees 10 docs -
26 Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QT
T1 Oak: - 3 m crown reduction to previous pruning points & 5 m crown lift. T2, T3 & T4 Oaks: - 2 - 2.5 m crown reduction to previous pruning points & 5 m crown lift. T6 Oak: - 2.5 - 3 m crown reduction to previous pruning points & 5 m crown lift. Reason: to keep the road clear.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Rudgewick 26 Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QT
T2 - Oak. Monolith leaving a new growth in attempt to rejuvenate tree. T3 - Oak. Up to 2.5m crown reduction. 5m crown lift over road. T4 - Silver Birch. Up to 2.0m crown reduction. T5 - Copper Beech. Up to 2.0m crown reduction. T6 - Oak. Up to 2.5m crown reduction. 5m crown lift over road. T7 - Oak. UP TO 3m crown reduction. 5m crown lift over road.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
8 Green Meadows Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LD
Loft conversion with rear dormer extension. Demolition of rear conservatory with internal and external alterations to the existing house. Associated landscaping.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs -
7 Green Meadows Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LD
T4 Oak - Fell - Reason: The roots are lifting the path to side of house and causing damage.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
14 Mill Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4LF
Alterations to existing pitched roof to facilitate use of loftspace as habitable area, including formation of front and rear dormers. Erection of ground floor rear extension with habitable area within loftspace. Formation of pitched roof over existing attached garage.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
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