Planning application
126 St Lukes Way Wickford SS11 7GE
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T5 Oak (Marked T1) - Crown reduction by 2.5 m - Reason: To maintain size , natural form and good health
As published by the council, reference 26/05152/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05152/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Validated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 24 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SS11 7GE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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26/05090/TPO Refused
126 St Lukes Way Wickford SS11 7GE
T5 (T1 on map) Large Oak - Located on land next to 126 St Lukes Way - Reduce whole crown by 2.5m. Reason: Too large for its location and there is cavity running along the trunk.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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24 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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30 Aug 2026
Status changed to Application Refused
Previously Pending Consideration.
What this refusal means
Chelmsford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.
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