Planning application
4 Multon Lea Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM1 6EF
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Oak - Reduce crown by 1.5m max back to previous pruning points. Remove deadwood. Reason - To give more light to the house, tree has shown signs of Honey Fungus and boring insect damage.
As published by the council, reference 26/05226/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05226/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- CM1 6EF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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24/05225/TPO Granted
4 Multon Lea Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM1 6EF
T1 - Oak - Crown raise to previous points by 2m. Reduce crown by 2 - 2.4m back to previous pruning points, Remove deadwood - Reason: Tree has shown signs of Honey Fungus and boring insect damage. One central branch has deteriorated and will require careful inspection and review.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 December 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided tree works applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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4 Multon Lea Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM1 6EF
T1 - Oak - Crown raise to previous points by 2m. Reduce crown by 2 - 2.4m back to previous pruning points, Remove deadwood - Reason: Tree has shown signs of Honey Fungus and boring insect damage. One central branch has deteriorated and will require careful inspection and review.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
4 Multon Lea Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6EF
T1 - Oak - Crown raise back to previous points by 2m, crown reduce by 1.5-2m - Reason: Tree has shown signs of honey fungus. One large branch needs further review as it has deteriorated and there is deadwood within the centre of the tree. The bark is significantly coming away or and evidence of bore holes are apparent.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
4 Multon Lea Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6EF
T1 - Oak - Front garden - Cut back crown and lift by approximately 1.5 - 2 m to previous cutting points and install pigeon deterrents on main branches. Reason: General tree maintenance and to provide clearance to house and foot paths and to prevent bird fouling.
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
4 Multon Lea Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6EF
Form new single storey rear extension with pitched roof.
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T1 - Robinia Pseudoacacia - Prune by approx. 3m in height, removing dead/dying branches in the upper canopy. Prune the south eastern elevation of the upper canopy by approx 3m. To remove deadwood over 35mm and over 0.5 metre in length to achieve 2.5 m crown clearance from the building - Reason: For good arboricultural practice, to manage the tree and reduce building overhang.
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