Planning application
Morels Holybread Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4BP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Oak - Reduce and lower mid canopy branch work to aspects East , North and West, where this is protruding from the natuaral canopy line up to 3m. T2 Oak - Thin complete canopy by up to 30% of the total sail area of the tree. Crown lift lowest branch work by up to 3m from ground level and 5m over the highway for tall vehicles to pass. Reason: Benefical to tree health.
As published by the council, reference 26/05163/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05163/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 30 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 4BP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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30 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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30 Sep 2026
Status changed to Application Permitted
Previously Pending Consideration.
What this grant of permission means
Chelmsford granted permission on 30 September 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.
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