Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

This site has had 11 applications since 2018: 9 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05134/TPO Decided

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T1, T2, T3, T6, T7, T8, T9 Limes - Crown lift by 2.5m and removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m on an annual basis for a continuous five year management plan. Reason: For safety of pedestrians and road users.

  Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Trees
• 24/05687/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  Trees T1 - T41 (Lime, Oak, Weeping Willow, London plane & Sweetgum - refer to Plan) - Within Writtle Green area - Crown raise to 2.5m over footpaths and grassed areas, removal of epicormic growth to a height of 2m as part of five year management plan. Works to be carried out no more than twice per calendar year - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed grass cutting.

  Decided 9 Oct 2024 Trees
• 22/05187/TPO Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T9- Lime (T4 on site plan) - Removing all growth on main stem to a height of 3m - Reason: To provide low level clearance and general maintenance.

  Decided 22 Nov 2022 Trees
• 20/05585/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T13 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m; T14 Lime - Prune epicormic growth at base. Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T15 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m; T17 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T18 Lime - Prune epicormic growth on main stem. Crown raise to 2.5m. Formative prune. T19, T22, T23 Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m. Crown thin by 20 %; T24, T25 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T26, T27, T28, T30 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; Prune T27 & T30 back from the lamp column and bus shelter to provide at least 1.5m clearance; T31 & T32 Lime - Crown raise over highway to 5.2m and over grass to 2.5m. Remove epicormic growth. Crown thin by 20 %; T34 Silver Birch - Crown raise to 2m - To maintain at current size and stature; T44 Lime - Crown thin by 20 %. Crown raise to 2.5m. Prune epicormic growth on main stem; T45 Lime - Formative prune. Crown raise to 2.5m.

  Decided 7 Sep 2020 Trees
• 19/05555/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T3 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T6 Lime - Re-pollard to previous points and remove epicormic growth; T20 Lime - Reduce the crown by 2.5m and remove deadwood/ overhanging branches, crown raise to 2.5m; T29 Lime - Crown thin by 20% and remove deadwood and epicormic growth, crown raise to 5.2m over highway and 2.5m over grass; G1 Willow - Monolith to 3m; T58 Lime - Reduce the crown by up to 3m, crown clean by removing deadwood and crossed branches, remove epicormic growth - Reasons: For the safety of pedestrians and road users and to allow unobstructed access to cut grass. Implement 5 year management plan to remove epicormic growth to a height of 2 meters and crown lift to 2.5 meters on all trees within Writtle and St Johns Green. Work to be undertaken twice annually.

  Decided 1 Aug 2019 Trees
• 18/05213/TPO Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T2 - Lime - Fell - Reason: Due to presence of decay in main stem and related safety concerns. Replant Lime 12-14cm girth.

  Decided 4 Jan 2019 Trees
• 18/05612/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  Prune T14 Lime, remove epicormic growth at base crown raise to 2.5m. Prune T54,55,56 Limes remove epicormic growth crown raise to 2.5m. Prune T57 Lime remove epicormic growth. Reason: To Maintain trees.

  Decided 25 Oct 2018 Trees
• 18/05586/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T2 - Lime - Crown raise to 2.5m crown thin 15%, remove dead and snapped hanging branch west of crown at 3.5m. T5 - Oak - Remove deadwood throughout the crown greater than 50mm crown thin 15%. T43 - Lime - Remove dead hanging branches, crown thin 20%, crown raise 2.5m. T49 - Lime - Crown thin 20%, Prune epicormic growth to 2.5-3m. T63 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2m to alleviate weight. Reason: To maintain trees

  Decided 3 Sep 2018 Trees
• 18/05562/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T36 - Willow - Located at the side of the duck pond - Pollard at appropriate growing points at approx. 8m. Pruning cuts to be made below the areas of identified structural weakness. Reason: Maintain the tree and reduce further risk of failure

  Decided 14 Aug 2018 Trees
• 18/05552/CAT Granted

  Writtle Green The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex

  T1-T3 Lime, T6, T7, T9 Lime, T11 Lime, T13 Lime, T15 Lime, T17-T24 Lime, T34 Silver Birch, T36-T38 Weeping Willow - Crown lift to 2.5m height. T1 Lime - Cut back by up to 1.5m on the East side of the crown and prune to maintain shape as required. T38 Weeping Willow - Cut back by up to 2.5m on the West side of the crown and prune to maintain shape as required. Reason: To allow for vehicle access onto the Green.

  Decided 13 Jun 2018 Trees

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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