Planning application
32 Thrift Wood Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4HT
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
T21 Oak - Reduce height by 3m; shape over canopy overhanging no 34 and rear bridleway overhanging the bridleway. Lightly thin remaining canopy up to 30% - all cuts to a suitable growing point. Reason: To bring into a more natural balanced profile.
As published by the council, reference 25/05043/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05043/TPO
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 5 Mar 2025
- Decided
- 31 Mar 2025
- Postcode
- CM3 4HT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2025
Received by Chelmsford
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31 Mar 2025
Decision issued: Withdrawn
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17 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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About tree works applications
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