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6 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

Refused Cheshire West and Chester 22/02797/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

20% crown reduction and thin on all three Sycamore (T30) and Oak trees (T28 & T29) in Lache Primary playing field, behind the garden of 6 Cranford Court.

As published by the council, reference 22/02797/TPO

Application record

Reference
22/02797/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
25 Jul 2022
Validated
25 Jul 2022
Decided
28 Oct 2022
Ward
Lache
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CH4 7LN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 20/04086/TPO Granted

    6 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

    1. Carry out the maximum crown reduction (25%) on both trees (T1 & T2) 2. Carry out a crown lift on T2 of 10 meters (I have been given permission to do a crown lift of 6 meters but would like to increase this to 10 meters)

    Decided 17 Dec 2020 Trees
  • 20/03173/TPO Granted

    6 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

    Crown thin T1 (oak tree 15%) in order to let more light into the garden and the house windows. Crown lift T2 (oak tree, 20%) due to excessive shading in the garden.

    Decided 13 Oct 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Jul 2022

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 28 Oct 2022

    Decision issued: Refusal

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

16 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Cheshire West and Chester refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 6 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

    20/04086/TPO Submitted 2 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    1. Carry out the maximum crown reduction (25%) on both trees (T1 & T2) 2. Carry out a crown lift on T2 of 10 meters (I have been given permission to do a crown lift of 6 meters but would like to increase this to 10 meters)

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 6 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

    20/03173/TPO Submitted 1 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    Crown thin T1 (oak tree 15%) in order to let more light into the garden and the house windows. Crown lift T2 (oak tree, 20%) due to excessive shading in the garden.

    Granted Trees 9 docs

  • 76 Lache Lane Chester CH4 7LS

    20/00252/FUL Submitted 23 Jan 2020 100 yards away

    Single storey storm porch and garage extension to replace existing car port. Flat roof replaced with pitched roofs on existing extension, with replacement front windows and render front elevation

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
    Small domestic

  • 7 Cranford Court Chester Cheshire CH4 7LN

    19/01798/TPO Submitted 9 May 2019 100 yards away

    Sycamore - crown thinning/reduction required due to excessive shading and encroachment into main body of garden

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 18 Snowdon Crescent Chester CH4 7PH

    24/02305/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2024 150 yards away

    Two storey front, rear and side extensions with first floor extension over existing single storey element, includes relocation of existing garage

    Granted Full applications Extension 26 docs
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  • 28 Oldfield Crescent Chester Cheshire CH4 7PD

    21/00586/LDC Submitted 9 Feb 2021 150 yards away

    Single storey front extension

    Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 5 docs
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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