Planning application
Champions Lodge Burnham Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5QP
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
G1 (marked T1) oak - crown reduce by up to 3 m back to previous pruning points. Reason: To help improve ground flora and management. G1 (T2) Oak - Crown lift epicormic growth by 3-4m.
As published by the council, reference 26/05182/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05182/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 24 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 5QP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Aug 2026
Received by Chelmsford
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2 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Oct 2026
Status changed to Application Permitted
Previously Pending Consideration.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 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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