Planning application
26/05656/CAT
20 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DU
Proposal
Yew (marked T2 on map) - Reduce by up to 3m. Reason - to make a more compact specimen Yew (marked T4 on map) - Reduce height by 2m and reduce lateral growth 1-1.5m. Reason - to balance and shape. Hornbeam/Hawthorn (marked TG1 on map) - Reduce neighbours side back to boundary. Reduce height by 4m. Reason - to provide clearance.
As published by the council, reference 26/05656/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by Chelmsford
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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29 Jul 2026
Status changed to Pending Decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
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