Planning application
26/05088/TPO
11 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH
Proposal
T16 - Oak - Crown reduction by 3m back to previous points. Crown thin by 10%. Crown lift to 6m. Reason - Tree hasn't been cut for a number of years
As published by the council, reference 26/05088/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 May 2026
Received by Chelmsford
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14 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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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20/05049/TPO Granted
1 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
Oak (T1) - 1) Crown Thin Upper, Vertical canopy by 20% of leaf area to alleviate weight and reduce sail area of canopy. 2) Reduce lower lateral branch work by up to 2m in length to reduce overall length of phototrophic branch work. 3) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branches and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. Oak (T17) - 1) Crown thin entire canopy by up to 15% of leaf area to allow more light and air to pass through canopy and to promote mid and lower canopy growth. 2) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branches and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. Oak (T3) - 1) Crown reduce secondary growth only by up to 1.5m throughout entire canopy. 2) Thin remaining canopy, where applicable, to allow more light and air to pass through canopy. 3) Crown clean of deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter, rubbing/crossing branched and hazardous limbs, I.e. Limbs with decaying open wounds etc. All works proposed are for the continuous maintenance of trees at their current scale and to promote fresh growth for longevity and vigour
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21/01191/FUL Refused
Land Adjacent 40 Finchland View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex
Proposed detached bungalow. Formation of access.
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26/05109/TPO Granted
5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T15 - Oak - Reduce the crown of the tree to previous reduction points by removing no more than 2m, pruning to previous pruning points. Reason - to maintain the balance of the crown and a natural shape. To maintain the tree a suitable size for it's location and so it does not cause damage to the adjacent building.
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19/01875/FUL Granted
237 Hullbridge Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5LW
Retention of two existing outbuildings. Addition of extension to connect two existing detached garden buildings to form one outbuilding. Additional window to side elevation.
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19/01087/FUL Granted
1 Finchland View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GA
Two storey rear extension.
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24/05113/TPO Granted
8 Halyard Reach South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GN
Silver Birch - T1 - Fell to ground level grind out remaining stump and replant native species - Reason: Damaging pavement and drains
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.