Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

This site has had 11 applications since 2018: 9 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05634/CAT Awaiting decision

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T9, T10, T12, T13, T14, T14, T15, T17, T18, T19, T20, T21, T22, T23, T24, T25, T26, 27, T28, T29, T30, T31, T32, T43, T44, T46, T49, T50, T53, T54, T55, T56, T57, T58, T59, T60, T61, T62 - 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.

  Submitted 15 Jun 2026
• 24/05687/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  Trees T1 - T41 (Lime, Oak, Weeping Willow, London plane & Sweetgum - refer to Plan) - Within Writtle Green area - Crown raise to 2.5m over footpaths and grassed areas, removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m as part of five year management plan. Works to be carried out no more than twice per calendar year - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed grass cutting.

  Decided 9 Oct 2024 Trees
• 22/05187/TPO Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T9- Lime (T4 on site plan) - Removing all growth on main stem to a height of 3m - Reason: To provide low level clearance and general maintenance.

  Decided 22 Nov 2022 Trees
• 20/05585/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T13 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m; T14 Lime - Prune epicormic growth at base. Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T15 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m; T17 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T18 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Crown raise to 2.5m. Formative prune. T19, T22, T23 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T24, T25 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T26, T27, T28, T30 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; Prune T27 & T30 back from the lamp column and bus shelter to provide at least 1.5m clearance; T31 & T32 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T34 Silver Birch - Crown raise to 2m - To maintain at current size and stature; T44 Lime - Crown thin by 20 %. Crown raise to 2.5m. Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T45 Lime - Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m.

  Decided 7 Sep 2020 Trees
• 19/05555/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T3 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T6 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T20 Lime - Reduce the crown by 2.5m and remove deadwood/ overhanging branches, crown raise to 2.5m; T29 Lime - Crown thin by 20% and remove deadwood and epicormic growth, crown raise to 5.2m over highway and 2.5m over grass; G1 Willow - Monolith to 3m; T58 Lime - Reduce the crown by up to 3m, crown clean by removing deadwood and crossed branches, remove epicormic growth - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed access to cut grass. Implement 5 year management plan to remove epicormic growth to a height of 2 meters and crown lift to 2.5 meters on all trees within Writtle and St Johns Green. Work to be undertaken twice annually.

  Decided 1 Aug 2019 Trees
• 18/05213/TPO Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T2 - Lime - Fell - Reason: Due to presence of decay in main stem and related safety concerns. Replant Lime 12-14cm girth.

  Decided 4 Jan 2019 Trees
• 18/05612/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  Prune T14 Lime, remove epicormic growth at base crown raise to 2.5m. Prune T54,55,56 Limes remove epicormic growth crown raise to 2.5m. Prune T57 Lime remove epicormic growth. Reason: To Maintain trees.

  Decided 25 Oct 2018 Trees
• 18/05586/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T2 - Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m crown thin 15%, remove dead and snapped hanging branch west of crown at 3.5m. T5 - Oak - Remove deadwood throughout the crown greater than 50mm crown thin 15%. T43 - Lime - Remove dead hanging branches, crown thin 20%, crown raise 2.5m. T49 - Lime - Crown thin 20%, Prune epicormic growth to 2.5-3m. T63 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2m to alleviate weight. Reason: To maintain trees

  Decided 3 Sep 2018 Trees
• 18/05562/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T36 - Willow - Located at the side of the duck pond - Pollard at appropriate growing points at approx. 8m. Pruning cuts to be made below the areas of identified structural weakness. Reason: Maintain the tree and reduce further risk of failure

  Decided 14 Aug 2018 Trees
• 18/05552/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T1-T3 Lime, T6, T7, T9 Lime, T11 Lime, T13 Lime, T15 Lime, T17-T24 Lime, T34 Silver Birch, T36-T38 Weeping Willow - Crown lift to 2.5m height. T1 Lime - Cut back by up to 1.5m on the East side of the crown and prune to maintain shape as required. T38 Weeping Willow - Cut back by up to 2.5m on the West side of the crown and prune to maintain shape as required. Reason: To allow for vehicle access onto the Green.

  Decided 13 Jun 2018 Trees

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 26/05244/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pipers Lodge Clarks Farm Road Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PH

  G1 x1 English Oak (Marked T4 on map) - Fell. Reason: Internal decay

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• 26/05241/TPO Awaiting decision

  6 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HZ

  T1 Yew - Crown reduction by reducing the height and spread of the canopy by up to 3m & lift road side canopy to match that of driveway aspect. Reason: To ensure the tree is kept to a size that suits its location and does not start to effect the structures and infrastructure within close proximity to it.

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• 26/05212/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.

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• 26/05243/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Cringle Lock South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WJ

  T4 Maple (Marked T1 on map) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and lateral spread. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a balance natural crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, improve clearance from the roadside, footpath and garage roof and maintain a balanced crown appropriate for the trees location. T3 Oak (Marked T2 on map) - Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m in height and lateral spread back to the previous established pruning points, leaving a balanced natural crown. Remove significant deadwood throughout the crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, return the tree to its previous established pruning points, improve overall crown balance and remove signification deadwood general tree management and safety.

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• 26/05248/TPO Awaiting decision

  182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJ

  T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment

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