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3 The Grange Hartford Northwich Cheshire CW8 1QJ

Decided Cheshire West and Chester 20/03944/CAT Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Reduce crowns by 15-20% plus removal of dead wood and unsafe boughs on beech trees labelled 6, 7 and 9, plus Sycamore labelled 8. Also inspect safety of beech tree labelled 6 as this has bracket fungus on bough overhanging neighbours at 2 The Grange. In addition trimming and shaping of numerous wild holly trees.

As published by the council, reference 20/03944/CAT

Application record

Reference
20/03944/CAT
Type
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Notification Closed
Received
26 Oct 2020
Validated
26 Oct 2020
Decided
7 Dec 2020
Ward
Hartford And Greenbank
Parish
Hartford
Postcode
CW8 1QJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Oct 2020

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 7 Dec 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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