St Marys Rectory Pulford Lane Dodleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9NN

1. 23 Jun 2020

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 17 Aug 2020

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cheshire West and Chester granted permission on 17 August 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Village Hall Pulford Lane Dodleston Chester CH4 9NN

  26/00550/FUL Submitted 19 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~16 Apr

  Erection of rear and side extensions, remodelling of front elevation and alteration to front window. Alterations to landscaping and parking provision on site

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 32 docs

• The Old Rectory Church Road Dodleston Chester CH4 9JR

  26/00155/CAT Submitted 19 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar

  Felling of Ash tree

  Decided Trees

• Willow Cottage Rose Farm Church Road Dodleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9NG

  20/01951/LDC Submitted 8 Jun 2020 150 yards away

  Existing use of detached garage as self-contained flat and storage/garaging in conjunction with existing flat

  Granted Lawful development 26 docs

• Church Cottage Church Road Dodleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9NG

  20/00292/CAT Submitted 27 Jan 2020 150 yards away

  T1 1 x Leylandii: Cut overhanging branches back to main stem to prevent shading of neighbour's back garden. T2 1 x Cypress: Crown lift 4-5m and tidy existing stubs on stem to prevent shading of neighbour's back garden. T3 1 x Elderberry: Section fell to ground level to prevent shading of neighbour's back garden. T4 1 x Elaeagnus (front): Reduce height by 18", cut garden side back hard and level.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 2 docs

• Church Cottage Church Road Dodleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9NG

  18/03693/CAT Submitted 24 Sep 2018 150 yards away

  Silver Birch (T1) to reduce crown by 2-3 metres to suitable pruning points, to remove any dead wood. Ornamental Pear (T2) to reduce branches on leaning side to relieve stress on tree. Magnolia (T3) to reduce crown by 1.5-2 metres to suitable pruning points. Goat Willow (T4) to pollard to previous points.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs

• Church Cottage Church Road Dodleston Chester CH4 9NG

  26/02402/CAT Submitted 30 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  T1 Maple - reduce crown over public footpath side by 2.5m, clear streetlight and remove low drooping branches to promote new growth. T2 Laurel hedge - reduce height by at least 2 feet (to height of screen fence post) and trim all sides. T3 Goat Willow - cut back to previous pruning points to promote new growth, this is a regular maintenance task carried out every other year. T4 Silver Pear - remove new growth, reduce right hand side of canopy by 1.5m to improve overall balance. T5 Silver Maple - reduce height by 1.5m to suitable pruning points to avoid touching overhead cables/wires and shape appropriately.

  Decided Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision

  Millbrook House High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX

  Beech tree - Crown thin by approximately 15%, removing selected secondary and smaller branches throughout the crown to reduce overall crown density whilst retaining the trees natural form and structural framework. Reduce roadside lateral limbs by up to 2-3 metres, where appropriate, to reduce excessive end weight and mechanical loading on the limbs extending towards the roadside.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision

  Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester

  Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02810/TPO Granted

  Land Adjacent To 9 Beasley Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West and Chester CH66 2SX

  T2 Yew - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road. T3 Lime - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02792/TPO Granted

  1 Spinney Drive Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West And Chester CH66 4TY

  Sessile Oak; Crown raise oak back to statutory heights off carriageway and pathway. Pruning back to suitable pruning points.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision

  429 Chester Road Hartford Northwich CW8 2AF

  1x Mature Oak - Request to crown lift to 5m to give clearance from property (lower branches now resting on roof). Crown thin/clean by 15% and crown reduce by up to 2m to maintain healthy shape and reduce chance of failure.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees