26/05648/CAT

1. 29 May 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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

• 20/05014/TPO Granted

  100 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  T1, T2, T3 - Lime - Raise crown to a height of 2.5m, removing secondary lateral branches - Reason: To enable access to vegetation surrounding the trees.

  17 Jan 2020 94m away Trees
• 19/05623/CAT Awaiting decision

  100 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  2 x Willow - Located to North-west of building - Thin crown on first tree by 25%, fell second tree to ground level Reason: Due to excessive shading, to enable maintenance of low level planting and to reduce conflict with building; 3x Common Limes - Fell - Reason: Due to excessive shading and to enable maintenance of low level planting.

  3 Dec 2019 98m away Trees
• 19/02098/FUL Granted

  Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Primary School 120 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  Retrospective application for the construction of a demountable classroom and storage unit.

  20 Jan 2020 110m away Full applications
• 19/05157/TPO Granted

  Block 32 To 37 George Street Chelmsford CM2 0JU

  T2 - Sycamore - Front of block 32-37 - reduce crown spread by 1.5m - Reason: Concerns for risk to property and vehicles in both car parks. T4 - Lime - Front of block 32-37 - lift crown by 4m and reduce by 3m. 5 year management plan to remove basal growth annually - Reason: overgrown and causing obstruction to the car park entrance.

  2 Oct 2019 127m away Trees
• 19/01553/FUL Granted

  189 Moulsham Street And Land To The Rear Chelmsford CM2 0LG

  Construction of two 2 storey buildings to existing carpark to create 6 apartments. Construction of a one and a half storey unit to the side of the existing building comprising of commercial space (A1 Use Class) on the ground floor and one 2 bedroom apartment to the first floor. Internal alterations to the first floor of The Bay Horse constructing two 1 bedroom apartments within the existing structure and the construction of a first floor extension to form one 1 bedroom apartment.

  19 Sep 2019 155m away Full applications
• 19/01554/LBC Granted

  189 Moulsham Street And Land To The Rear Chelmsford CM2 0LG

  Construction of a one and a half storey unit to the side of The Bay Horse comprising of commercial space (A1 Use Class) on the ground floor and one 2 bedroom apartment to the first floor. Internal alterations to the first floor of The Bay Horse constructing two 1 bedroom apartments within the existing structure and the construction of a first floor extension to form one 1 bedroom apartment.

  19 Sep 2019 155m away Heritage and listed buildings

• 26/05146/TPO Awaiting decision

  King Edward VI School Broomfield Road Chelmsford CM1 3SX

  T1 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T4 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T5 - Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m; T7 - Holly - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T9 - Oak - Crown raise to 3m from ground level; T12 and T15 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T19 - Oak - Reduce weight on Cracked limb; T20 - Oak - Reduce crown by op to 2m; T21 - Sycamore - Reduce height by approx. 4m. Prune remaining crown to balance and shape; T23 - Sycamore - Pollard at 5m from ground level; T25, T26, T35, T36, T37 - Lime - Reduce crown by up to 3m to previous pruning points; G3 - Marked T40 and T41 - Sweet chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2m; G3 - Marked T42, T43, T44 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T24 - Marked T47 - Maidenhair Tree - Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason for all: Good arboricultural practice.

  31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05158/TPO Awaiting decision

  30 Petrel Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XH

  T2 oak tree - Reduce by 2-2.5m and reshape. Remove all dead wood and crown lift by 3-3.5m. Reason: General maintenance and welfare to the tree.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05157/TPO Awaiting decision

  9 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QU

  W1 - Oak (Marked T1,T2,T3,T4)( in neighbouring property) - Remove deadwood >100mm diameter from the central and garden side of the crowns - Reason: Removal of deadwood to mitigate risk by falling branches; Oak -(Marked T1) - Crown reduction by up to 3m on the garden side only, using drop-crotch pruning techniques; Reason: For general maintenance purposes, to ensure the tree remains a suitable size for its location. Prevent the need for harsher pruning in the future.

  30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05154/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Valentines Stock Ingatestone CM4 9LS

  T2 Beech- Crown reduction by 2m on the garden side of the tree balance where previous pruning has made the tree eneven. Thin by 10% and deadwood the remainder of the crown removing any rubbing or crossing branches. Reason: Crown uneven and to reduce the sail effect of the tree.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/05134/TPO Granted

  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.

  17 Jun 2026 Trees