Planning application
Barrow Church of England Primary School, Playing Field Ferma Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7HW
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
1. Prune the re-growth of a Weeping Willow tree (T1) back to its previous pruning point. This tree is described as a large individual specimen bifurcating at 2.5m forming three co-dominant stems, which had previously been pollarded at 5m due to previous failure. There is vigorous re-growth on weak attachments at the stage where it requires removing to ensure stability and safety. Some branches are lying on the flat roof of an adjacent mobile classroom with potential for damage. 2. Prune the re-growth of an apple tree (T2). This tree is described as an old fruit tree with severe stem decay, which had previously been topped at 3m with good re-growth bearing fruit. This heavy growth is on weak attachments, so the tree requires pruning to maintain stability. Both these recommendations for pruning are assessed as Priority 1 - High: Action to be taken immediately (within 1 - 2 months). 3. Remove basal growth from a cherry tree (T6). 4. Prune re-growth on sides and top to shape on a Leyland Cypress (G4). Both these recommendations for pruning are assessed as Priority 3 - Low: Not essential work, but would benefit the tree (within 12 - 24 months).
As published by the council, reference 20/03775/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 20/03775/CAT
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Notification Closed
- Received
- 13 Oct 2020
- Validated
- 13 Oct 2020
- Decided
- 24 Nov 2020
- Ward
- Gowy Rural
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- CH3 7HW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Oct 2020
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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24 Nov 2020
Decision issued: Notification Closed
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21 Jul 2026
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Documents
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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.
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