Planning application
3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1 silver birch - Up to 1.5 m crown reduction to previous pruning points. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping
As published by the council, reference 26/05162/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05162/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 5LU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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19/00222/NMAT/1 Granted
3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU
Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00222/FUL (Demolition of existing conservatory, part single and part two storey rear extension. Additional front roof window). Approved flank wall material to be changed to brickwork.
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19/00222/FUL Granted
3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU
Demolition of existing conservatory, part single and part two storey rear extension. Additional front roof window.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Aug 2026
Received by Chelmsford
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27 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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12 Oct 2026
Status changed to Pending Decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
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13 Oct 2026
Status changed to Application Permitted
Previously Pending Decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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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