The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 6 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05611/CAT Granted

  The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  T9 Sweet chestnut - Fell. Reason - Dead and too close to neighbours house. T7 Sycamore - Fell. Reason - Diseased, bark falling off extensively. T3 Scots Pine - Remove one 10m trunk closest to street. Reason - 3 trees competing in too close proximity Tree marked "X" Small Western red cedar - Fell. Reason - In too close proximity to T31 apple and competing with.

  Decided 19 Mar 2026 Trees
• 24/00993/FUL Granted

  The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  Proposed infill extensions and construction of new summerhouse. Replace storage building and move existing sauna. Creation of new canopy. New juliet balcony. New roof lights and installation of solar panels. Brick and timber overcladding. Changes to fenestration and internal alterations. Resubmission of application 23/01744/FUL

  Decided 28 Aug 2024 Full applications
• 22/05230/TPO Granted

  The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  W1 - Sycamore (Marked B on map) - Removal of deadwood. 2 m reduction of lower lateral limbs on west side. Reason: to reduce overhang of outbuilding and mitigate future abrasions with neighbouring property and ensure safety. Turkey oak (Marked C on map) - 2 m reduction of western lateral limbs of the western co-dominant stem. 3 m height reduction of western co-dominant stem. Reason: to reduce dominance of stem to reduce overhang in neighbouring property.

  Decided 6 Jan 2023 Trees
• 22/05614/CAT Granted

  The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  Sycamore (Marked A on map) - Height reduction of 5m - A safety issue and in decline; Conifer (Marked D on map) - Fell to ground - Reason: to allow freshly planted yew to flourish; Thuja x2 (Marked E and F) - Fell to ground - Reason: Poor specimens in an over-crowded area; Lawson conifer (Marked G on map) - Fell to ground - Reason: Dying and in competition with adjacent oak; Norway Maple (Marked H on map) - Remove deadwood - Reason: General maintenance.

  Decided 22 Dec 2022 Trees
• 21/05607/CAT Granted

  The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  Scots Pine - (Marked 1 on Map) - Facing road - Fell - Reason - Poor leaning (into road) specimen; Leylandii and Sycamore trees - (Marked Area B on Map) - To front LH side of house - Reduce sides by up to 2 meters - Reason - To gain 3.5 metre building clearance; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 2 on Map) - By rear gate (back garden) - Remove top 1m - Reason - Top is dead; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 3 on Map) - Adjacent to tree No2 on boundary - Remove top 1m - Reason - Top is dead; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 4 & 5 on Map) - Adjacent to rear of house - Raise crowns by 6 meters. Reduce crowns by 3 meters - Reason - To gain a 3.5 metre building clearance; Apple - (Marked 7 on Map) - On rear boundary - Reduce height by 4m - Reason - Reduce to previous height; Apple - (Marked 8 on Map) - Cut off 3 meters from one side - Reason - To rebalance the tree and encourage new inner growth

  Decided 10 Sep 2021 Trees

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 20 March 2026, 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.

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• The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  26/05611/CAT Submitted 12 Feb 2026 2m away

  T9 Sweet chestnut - Fell. Reason - Dead and too close to neighbours house. T7 Sycamore - Fell. Reason - Diseased, bark falling off extensively. T3 Scots Pine - Remove one 10m trunk closest to street. Reason - 3 trees competing in too close proximity Tree marked "X" Small Western red cedar - Fell. Reason - In too close proximity to T31 apple and competing with.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  22/05614/CAT Submitted 11 Nov 2022 4m away

  Sycamore (Marked A on map) - Height reduction of 5m - A safety issue and in decline; Conifer (Marked D on map) - Fell to ground - Reason: to allow freshly planted yew to flourish; Thuja x2 (Marked E and F) - Fell to ground - Reason: Poor specimens in an over-crowded area; Lawson conifer (Marked G on map) - Fell to ground - Reason: Dying and in competition with adjacent oak; Norway Maple (Marked H on map) - Remove deadwood - Reason: General maintenance.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  21/05607/CAT Submitted 4 Aug 2021 6m away

  Scots Pine - (Marked 1 on Map) - Facing road - Fell - Reason - Poor leaning (into road) specimen; Leylandii and Sycamore trees - (Marked Area B on Map) - To front LH side of house - Reduce sides by up to 2 meters - Reason - To gain 3.5 metre building clearance; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 2 on Map) - By rear gate (back garden) - Remove top 1m - Reason - Top is dead; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 3 on Map) - Adjacent to tree No2 on boundary - Remove top 1m - Reason - Top is dead; Sweet Chestnut - (Marked 4 & 5 on Map) - Adjacent to rear of house - Raise crowns by 6 meters. Reduce crowns by 3 meters - Reason - To gain a 3.5 metre building clearance; Apple - (Marked 7 on Map) - On rear boundary - Reduce height by 4m - Reason - Reduce to previous height; Apple - (Marked 8 on Map) - Cut off 3 meters from one side - Reason - To rebalance the tree and encourage new inner growth

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  24/00993/FUL Submitted 9 Jul 2024 16m away

  Proposed infill extensions and construction of new summerhouse. Replace storage building and move existing sauna. Creation of new canopy. New juliet balcony. New roof lights and installation of solar panels. Brick and timber overcladding. Changes to fenestration and internal alterations. Resubmission of application 23/01744/FUL

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs

• The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  22/05230/TPO Submitted 25 Nov 2022 36m away

  W1 - Sycamore (Marked B on map) - Removal of deadwood. 2 m reduction of lower lateral limbs on west side. Reason: to reduce overhang of outbuilding and mitigate future abrasions with neighbouring property and ensure safety. Turkey oak (Marked C on map) - 2 m reduction of western lateral limbs of the western co-dominant stem. 3 m height reduction of western co-dominant stem. Reason: to reduce dominance of stem to reduce overhang in neighbouring property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Arundene Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  26/00443/FUL Submitted 1 May 2026 49m away

  Proposed outbuilding

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

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