1 Little Orchards Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7EP

1. 1 May 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 18 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Chelmsford granted permission on 18 June 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.

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.

• 19 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7BU

  20/00834/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2020 33m away

  Retrospective application for the construction of summer house and garden shed with decked area.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7BU

  24/00708/CLOPUD Submitted 10 May 2024 38m away

  Proposed loft conversion to existing dwelling

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Domestic

• Block 3 To 5 Little Orchards Broomfield Chelmsford Essex

  24/05200/TPO Submitted 17 Sep 2024 44m away

  G3 (Marked T1) - Remove dead branch overhanging the road/footpath to a growth point - Reason: Poses a risk to the public; T2- Sycamore - Crown reduction by 1.5m - Reason: To keep it as a sensible size for the area it grows in. T1 (Marked T3) Lime - Crown reduction of 2m - Reason: To keep it as a sensible size for the area it grows in. G4 - Horse Chestnut (Marked T4) - Prune back 2m to historical knuckle prune points - Reason: Overhang the neighbours driveway; G4 - Yew (Marked T5) (located in the back garden)- 1.5m crown reduction - Reason: Growing too large, blocking sunlight from the nearby property, maintain size for property.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 5 Vellacotts Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7EA

  20/01081/FUL Submitted 12 Aug 2020 47m away

  Garage conversion additional first floor window to the front of the property.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 353 Broomfield Road Chelmsford CM1 4DX

  18/01955/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2018 76m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer window. Additional canopy to the front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Roland Close Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ED

  20/00225/FUL Submitted 5 Mar 2020 96m away

  Roof alterations to garage to create a pitched roof. Installation of new window.

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 26/05194/TPO Awaiting decision

  Two Oaks Ladywell Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7AE

  T1 - Oak - Reduce the crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Reason: To manage the tree at an appropriate size for its location while retaining its natural form and amenity value. T2 - Oak - Reduce the crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem. Prune to provide a minimum 1.5m clearance to the building. Reason: to maintain suitable clearance of the building whilst retaining a balanced and natural crown form. T3 & T4 - Oak - Reduce crowns in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Reason: To manage the trees at an appropriate size for its location while retaining its natural form and amenity value.

  Trees
• 26/05188/TPO Awaiting decision

  Foxgloves The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SA

  W1 - Oak (Marked T1) - Fell - Reason: damage to the buttress and roots, and suspected honey fungus present, in falling distance of the garage. (Area marked H1 ) Sweet Chestnuts x3 - Fell - Reason: dead; Example shown in image 1. Sweet Chestnut - Fell - Reason: In decline and braced by hornbeam Silver Birch - Fell - Reason: dead; Cherry x2 - Fell - Reason: dead; Oaks - Remove significant dead wood Sweet Chestnut - Reduce the east facing dead top by 4m to below the overhead lines and retain the stem at approx 2m - Reason: In decline Hornbeam - Remove failed split stem Holly (group) - Thin group to the south-east of the property - Reason: To allow individual stems to thrive. (Area marked G1) - Sweet Chestnut - Fell - Reason: dead; (Area marked G2) - Sweet Chestnuts x4 - Fell - Reason: dead; Sweet chestnuts x2 - Reduce by 3m to 6m, retaining the living parts of the trees where practical - Reason: In decline and dead above approximately 6m; Sweet chestnut - Remove west facing limb - Reason: In decline, dead limb. Sweet chestnut - Fell - Reason: dead Oak - Remove dead limb extending west - Reason: The ground is used for cricket and by a local primary school for drop-off and collection. Holly x10 - Fell - Reason: dead;

  Trees
• 26/05184/TPO Awaiting decision

  Springfield Parish Centre St Augustines Way Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6GX

  T1 Oak - Remove deadwood. T2 Oak -Cut back from building by 1m back to previous pruning points, crown list over car park by 1m, clear around lights in car park by 0.5 metres and remove dead wood. Reason: Overhanging the public footpath and encroaching on the Springfield Parish Centre roof and causing drainage issues.

  Trees
• 26/05190/TPO Awaiting decision

  9 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QU

  G1 - Cedar (Marked T1) Prune Lower canopy by 2.5m. Raise lower canopy to a maximum of 2.5m from ground level, Reduce lateral spread of lower/mid crown on the road side of the tree by approximately 1.5-2m - Reason: General maintenance, to maintain clearance from pillars, buildings, roads, mowing equipment and pedestrian access.

  Trees
• 26/05191/TPO Awaiting decision

  6 Tabors Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7ES

  T2 - Oak - Raise crown to approximately 2.5m from ground level, pruning secondary laterals only. Reduce lateral spread on the garden side only by approximately 1-1.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points to balance and shape the crown. Remove any substantial deadwood throughout the crown; T4 - Pine - Raise crown to approx 5m, removing 3x lowest primary laterals only back to branch collar. Remove all major deadwood and hanging branches throughout the crown. Selectively reduce the lateral spread of the crown where overextended by up to 1.5-2m, cutting back to suitable growth points to balance and shape. Reason: General maintenance

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