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University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

Decided Cheshire West and Chester 18/04946/CAT Application to fell/lop in Cons Area

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Lime pollards - prune to previous points, Yew - prune lower branches off trunk to 3m, Cherry - reduce by 20%

As published by the council, reference 18/04946/CAT

Application record

Reference
18/04946/CAT
Type
Application to fell/lop in Cons Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Notification Closed
Received
24 Dec 2018
Validated
24 Dec 2018
Decided
4 Feb 2019
Ward
Garden Quarter
Postcode
CH1 4BJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00854/CAT Decided

    University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    Lime (T3475 indicated on the plan) - Fell the tree to ground level and replant a suitable species nearby

    Submitted 17 Mar 2026
  • 26/00856/TPO Granted

    University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    Sycamore (T8 3433) - Fell the tree to ground level using a registered contractor. A Liquidamber styraciflua has already been planted as a replacement. Sycamore (T11 3406) - Remove deadwood. Horse Chestnut (T12 3405) - Crown (top and sides) to be reduced by 3m.

    Submitted 17 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Dec 2018

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 4 Feb 2019

    Decision issued: Notification Closed

  3. 27 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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  • University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    26/00854/CAT Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

    Lime (T3475 indicated on the plan) - Fell the tree to ground level and replant a suitable species nearby

    Decided Trees
  • University of Chester Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    25/03467/CAT Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec

    Dead tree (Spruce species) at the front in attached photograph - Fell to ground level and grind out the stump. Second tree (Western Red Cedar) in relation to the attached photograph (behind the dead tree) is in poor condition and unlikely to receover - Fell it to ground level and grind out the stump. 2 new trees will be planted in a suitable location.

    Decided Trees
  • University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    26/00856/TPO Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Sycamore (T8 3433) - Fell the tree to ground level using a registered contractor. A Liquidamber styraciflua has already been planted as a replacement. Sycamore (T11 3406) - Remove deadwood. Horse Chestnut (T12 3405) - Crown (top and sides) to be reduced by 3m.

    Granted Trees
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    Mixed group (G9) - Trim back from entrances/paths/road to ensure people/vehicle clearances. 3x Lime Trees (T66, T67 and T68) - Remove ivy from base to 1.5m.

    Decided Trees
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