31 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 30 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Application Permitted

   Previously Pending Consideration.

Chelmsford granted permission on 28 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.

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 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QF

  18/05186/TPO Submitted 2 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  T17 - Oak - To reduce to previous cutting points, resulting in a reduction of the outer crown by approximately 2.5m in length not cutting below the previous reduction. Also 20% thinning of the epicormic growth. Reason: Excessive size and shading

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

  24/05201/TPO Submitted 18 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  T18 Oak (T1 on map) - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.0-2.5 metre; crown lift to 5.5m removing stem epicormic growth to crown break; lift over buildings providing minimum 1.0m clearance. Reason: Good Arboricultural practice.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 31 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QF

  21/05201/TPO Submitted 11 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Silver Birch (T14), front garden - crown lift to 3m, to provide clearance under the tree and over the driveway. Crown reduction of 1-1.5m to achieve clearance between canopy and dwelling and to help maintain the size of the tree

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Domestic

• 7 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

  20/05140/TPO Submitted 6 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  T4 - Oak - trim back branches by 2m. Reason: excessive shading, very close position overshadowing house, also growing on bank at roadside. There have been recent near misses due to branches falling in windy conditions close to house.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• 7 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

  19/05064/TPO Submitted 26 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  T4 - Oak - Trim back branches by 3m- Reason: Tree is top heavy, within falling distance of three houses and a road.

  Refused Trees 4 docs
  Several homes

• 2 Rous Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QF

  18/01286/FUL Submitted 18 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Single storey infill side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

  Trees
• 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.

  Trees
• 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.

  Trees
• 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.

  Trees
• 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

  Trees