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Willow Brook Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

Decided Cheshire West and Chester 20/03778/CAT Trees

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Works on Willow trees and dead Poplar tree. Not protected by TPO. Works on Willow trees along Eastern field boundary densely packed. Crown thinning to remove dead branches. Remove a dead poplar tree which has fallen during winter storm. Work on two Willow Trees to front boundary reduce crown to remove dead branches and prevent damage to telephone lines. No living trees to be removed.

As published by the council, reference 20/03778/CAT

Application record

Reference
20/03778/CAT
Type
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Notification Closed
Received
14 Oct 2020
Validated
14 Oct 2020
Decided
25 Nov 2020
Ward
Gowy Rural
Parish
Barrow
Postcode
CH3 7JF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018.

  • 21/00912/CAT Decided

    Willow Brook Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

    Remove two Damson (or other fruit baring tree) in front garden which are impinging overhead telephone cable and liable to cause damage to BT property (See T1 and T2 on plan). Remove two lower branches from Sycamore tree which impinges on BT telephone cable and could cause damage to BT property (See T3 on plan). 3 new trees planted (see NT1,2,3 on plan) including Liquidamber and Rowan tree.

    Decided 13 Apr 2021 Trees
  • 18/02902/CAT Decided

    Willow Brook Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

    Fell 3 x Sycamore trees on riverbank edge out of view of road. Reduce high risk limbs on Willow trees along field edge. 8 new trees already planted along riverbank and garden.

    Decided 31 Aug 2018 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Oct 2020

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 25 Nov 2020

    Decision issued: Notification Closed

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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2 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

Cheshire West and Chester has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

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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  • Willow Brook Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

    18/02902/CAT Submitted 20 Jul 2018 50 yards away

    Fell 3 x Sycamore trees on riverbank edge out of view of road. Reduce high risk limbs on Willow trees along field edge. 8 new trees already planted along riverbank and garden.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 4 docs
  • Willow Brook Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

    21/00912/CAT Submitted 2 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Remove two Damson (or other fruit baring tree) in front garden which are impinging overhead telephone cable and liable to cause damage to BT property (See T1 and T2 on plan). Remove two lower branches from Sycamore tree which impinges on BT telephone cable and could cause damage to BT property (See T3 on plan). 3 new trees planted (see NT1,2,3 on plan) including Liquidamber and Rowan tree.

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Lower House Mill Lane Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JF

    18/03418/CAT Submitted 28 Aug 2018 50 yards away

    1. Remove Gean - Very old and now dead - Already has replacement nearby. 2. Silver Birch - Too tall and close to neighbouring house - Reduce height. 3. Remove Ornamental Rowan - Old, half dead - Plan to re-plant another tree nearby.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs
  • Lower House Mill Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7JF

    24/02473/CAT Submitted 20 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Cherry Tree - Cut 2x large branches back to the trunk

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Fairford Mill Lane Great Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JF

    04/01526/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2004 100 yards away

    Dormer extensions, first floor extension above existing garage and dining room

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 3 docs
  • The Outhouse Mill Lane Great Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JF

    04/00706/FUL Submitted 26 Apr 2004 100 yards away

    Conservatory

    Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs

In Cheshire West and Chester

  • 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