Planning application
81 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BS
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 - Pine - To crown reduce in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5m. Reduce over extended lower primary lateral branches to the south and west portions of the crown by approximately 4-4.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points, to improve the balance of the canopy. Reason: To reduce the tree back to its previous reduction points established during works undertaken in 2020, managing the regrowth and maintaining the tree at a suitable size for its location.
As published by the council, reference 26/05172/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05172/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 30 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- CM1 3BS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/05230/TPO Awaiting decision
81 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BS
T1 - Pine - Reduce crown in height and lateral spread by approximately 2.m, cutting back to suitable pruning points. Reason: General maintenance to ensure the tree remains a suitable size for its location.
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20/05074/TPO Granted
81 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BS
T1 Pine - Crown lift lower branches by up to 5metres back to the branch collar. Selectively reduce the side laterals by 1-1.5metres max to bring the tree into a narrower shape. Remove any dead or crossing branches throughout the crown. Reason: very overgrown and impacting on light into garden and neighbours gardens.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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30 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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30 Sep 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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