The Long Wood Riffhams Chase Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AU

1. 12 Feb 2025

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 28 Mar 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 28 March 2025, 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.

• Gavea The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RZ

  23/05000/TPO Submitted 3 Jan 2023 143m away

  Within W1-T2 (on map) Hornbeam old coppice (cluster)- located in the rear garden, over the stream/bridge and situated off centre/right near the rear access gate; coppice to ground level 3 trunks to the left side and front centre and reduce the rest of the co-dominant trunks by 5m approx' half height. Reason: to coppice all co-dominant trunks due to continued die-back in crown and also is good practice to re-coppice previously coppiced trees. Safety is an issue

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Flett Cottage The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RZ

  20/05024/TPO Submitted 13 Feb 2020 168m away

  W1 - oak - fell - reason: branches fall regularly and arborist advises that tree is dying.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Flett Cottage The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RZ

  20/05112/TPO Submitted 10 Jun 2020 170m away

  W1 - (1) oak - fell - reason: tree is dying; (3) hornbeam - coppice - reason: causing excessive shading and poor specimen/dying branches.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Pipers Cottage The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford CM3 4RZ

  20/05086/TPO Submitted 1 Jun 2020 174m away

  Oak (Area W1) - Crown lift to 4.5m, crown reduce by up to 1.5m. Reason: To allow more light in and balance out tree shape.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Old Riffhams Riffhams Chase Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AU

  22/02212/LBC Submitted 6 Dec 2022 189m away

  Take down existing leaning north chimney stacks, and rebuild using salvaged and new bricks to match.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 15 docs

• Old Riffhams Riffhams Chase Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AU

  22/01889/LBC Submitted 17 Oct 2022 189m away

  Proposed four rooflights to west wing roof and a lead covered flat roof over a valley gutter to the east wing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 26/05193/TPO Awaiting decision

  Tudor House Penny Royal Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ED

  T1 - Willow (In rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Pollard to 4.5-5m high, 1m above main union - Reason: Previously lost a large bough which has left a large tear in the trunk which will decay and present a future structural issue. It also has hollow cavities in the upper crown; T1 - Oak (rear garden, overhanging a public footpath) - Crown reduction of 6m from upper crown - Reason: The tree is dangerous in our opinion, with cavities and rot.

  Trees
• 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