Planning application
Selwyn House 5 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
A1: Cherry - Marked T1 - Fell to ground - Reason: Heavy die back through out crown; Horse chestnut - Marked T2- Crown Reduction - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m, crown thin by 20% - Reason: To maintain the tree's crown size and density, has some stem decay originating from a branch removal wound, requires careful management. The crown is dense and top-heavy, so any reduction or thinning of the crown could increase wind stress on the tree.
As published by the council, reference 26/05151/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05151/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 21 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CM4 9PS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01203/FUL Awaiting decision
Selwyn House 5 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
Single storey rear extension and replacement of the existing external timber balustrade with glass balustrade. Alterations to fenestration.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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21 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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30 Aug 2026
Status changed to Application Permitted
Previously Pending Consideration.
What this grant of permission means
Chelmsford granted permission on 21 August 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.
About tree works applications
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.
Nearby applications
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Selwyn House 5 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov
Single storey rear extension and replacement of the existing external timber balustrade with glass balustrade. Alterations to fenestration.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazingSmall domestic -
3 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
94% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug
A1 - Chestnut (marked T1 on map) - Reduce by approximately 2.5m and shape crown back to previous pruning points. Crown raise up to 3m. Reason - to reduce over extended limbs and reduce proximity to house. A1 - Acer (marked T2 on map) - Reduce back to previous pruning points approximately 2. Reason - to reduce overhang from vehicle and pedestrian road/walkway without unbalancing crown.
Awaiting decision Trees -
4 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
T1 - Olive - Reduce crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 1.5-2m, pruning to balance and shape. Reason - General maintenance. T2 - Norway Maple - Reduce in height and lateral spread by approximately 2m, pruning to balance and shape. Reason: - General maintenance
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
13 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug
A1 - English Oak (marked T1 on map) - Reduction of height and lateral spread by up to 3 meters. Reason - to manage the size of the tree, to maintain structural integrity, reduce potential wind resistance and storm damage, and improve light penetration beneath the canopy, while preserving the natural form and health of the English Oak.
Decided Trees -
6 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
Condition 3 - Arboricultural Method Statement
Granted Conditions 3 docs -
3 Hereward Mount Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9PS
A1 - Horse Chestnut (T1) - reduce height and weight ofgrowth toward the house by 4 metres to balance whole tree and to reduce risk of damage to the property. 5 Year management plan to remove epicormic growth annually. Sycamore (T2) - reduce height by 4 metres to reduce risk of damage to neighbours property as tree is leaning towards neighbour's property. Oak (T3) 5 year management plan to annually raise the crown to 2.5 meters. Reason - allow access underneath
Granted Trees 5 docs
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