3 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Chelmsford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Chelmsford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 1 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

  24/05182/TPO Submitted 9 Sep 2024 8m away

  T5 Pear tree - Fell and replace with laurel tree/bush. Reason: The tree is too large and not sustainable for the small area and depth of soil. There is damage to surrounding bushes and plants.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• 1 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

  24/05175/TPO Submitted 28 Aug 2024 14m away

  T6 Norway Maple- Located at front of property- Reduce crown by approx 2.5m raise canopy by 2.5m, remove deadwood thin crown by approx 15%. Reasons for pruning: General maintenance to ensure the tree remains a suitable size for its location.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 1 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

  24/05655/CAT Submitted 22 Jul 2024 15m away

  T1 Norway Maple- Located at rear- Reduce crown by 2-5-3m, raise canopy to 2.5m, thin crown by 15% and remove dead wood.Reason: To maintain tree at suitable size for garden T2 Pear- Fell. Reason: Owner does not want it.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 1 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

  19/05516/CAT Submitted 22 Feb 2019 17m away

  Norway Maple - Rear Garden - Reduce branches overhanging garden by up to 2 meters.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 0FW

  22/05589/CAT Submitted 16 Sep 2022 20m away

  Sycamore tree to be re-pollarded by 2-3 metres. Reason: trim back as it overhangs the property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2 Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford CM2 0FW

  19/05551/CAT Submitted 17 Jun 2019 20m away

  Acer (T1) - Crown reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce the remainder of the crown by up to 1.5m. Remove deadwood - Reason: To reduce the health hazard from bird droppings by providing clearance from property to abate this nuisance.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

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• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

  Trees
• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

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