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1 Hilltop Lane Ness Neston CH64 4EL

Refused Cheshire West and Chester 24/02911/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Removal of Sycamore (T1)

As published by the council, reference 24/02911/TPO

Application record

Reference
24/02911/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
27 Sep 2024
Validated
27 Sep 2024
Decided
21 Nov 2024
Ward
Little Neston
Parish
Neston
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CH64 4EL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/03011/TPO Decided

    1 Hilltop Lane Ness Neston CH64 4EL

    Sycamore tree - Reduce by 3m in height and width

    Submitted 23 Sep 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Sep 2024

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 21 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Refusal

  3. 13 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 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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  • 3 Hilltop Lane Ness Neston Cheshire CH64 4EL

    18/04835/TPO Submitted 18 Dec 2018 50 yards away

    Sycamore (T1)- Crown reduction by 3.5m in height, 2m lateral to increase light transmission and reduce potential for failure. Sycamore (T2)- Fell due to being out competed by T1. Tree has been "topped" in the past and is in very close proximity to T1. Sycamore (T3)- Repollard. Sycamore (T4)- Fell due to large cavity and severe basal decay. Tree has been pollarded in the past.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • Village Green Flashes Lane Ness Neston CH64 4BL

    25/01639/FUL Submitted 29 May 2025 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

    Works to the soakaway on village green

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  • 7 Flashes Lane Ness Neston Cheshire CH64 4BL

    18/02522/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2018 50 yards away

    First floor extension to existing bungalow to create a two storey dwelling

    Refused Full applications Extension 23 docs
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  • 1 Hilltop Lane Ness Neston CH64 4EL

    25/03011/TPO Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

    Sycamore tree - Reduce by 3m in height and width

    Decided Trees
  • 3 Hill Top Lane Ness CH64 4EL

    P/2004/110/BN/266 Submitted 25 Mar 2004 50 yards away

    reduction and crown thin of Pine

    Granted Other Trees
  • 5 Hill Close Ness Neston CH64 4ED

    20/02164/LDC Submitted 24 Jun 2020 100 yards away

    Single storey rear extension. Demolition of conservatory.

    Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 7 docs
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In Cheshire West and Chester

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    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