Planning application
Beinn Cianta 2 Heath Road Upton Chester CH2 1HU
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 - Large Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Reduce crown by up to 3 meters whilst maintaining natural canopy outline. Removal of dangerous deadwood. T2 - Medium Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Reduce crown by up to 2 meters whilst maintaining natural canopy outline. Removal of dangerous deadwood.
As published by the council, reference 25/03118/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/03118/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 6 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 6 Oct 2025
- Postcode
- CH2 1HU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02744/FUL Awaiting decision
Beinn Cianta 2 Heath Road Upton Chester CH2 1HU
Demolition of existing garage and new single storey front extension and new porch and entrance to side elevation. Roof extended with new dormer windows and roof lights with internal alterations. New external render finish to whole house and new windows.
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26/00093/TPO Granted
Beinn Cianta 2 Heath Road Upton Chester CH2 1HU
T1 Large Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Selective reduction of overextended branches on North, South and East of canopy by up to 2.5m. Height reduction up to 1.5m. Maintain dense canopy edge to reduce stress on tree. Thin of lower internal growth by 5%. Removal of dangerous deadwood. T2 Medium Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Selective reduction of overextended branches on South and West of canopy by up to 2m. Height reduction up to 1.5m. Maintain dense canopy edge to reduce stress on tree. Removal of dangerous deadwood.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Oct 2025
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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
Within 0.3 miles
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Beinn Cianta 2 Heath Road Upton Chester CH2 1HU
T1 Large Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Selective reduction of overextended branches on North, South and East of canopy by up to 2.5m. Height reduction up to 1.5m. Maintain dense canopy edge to reduce stress on tree. Thin of lower internal growth by 5%. Removal of dangerous deadwood. T2 Medium Fagus sylvatica 'purple group' (Copper Beech) - Selective reduction of overextended branches on South and West of canopy by up to 2m. Height reduction up to 1.5m. Maintain dense canopy edge to reduce stress on tree. Removal of dangerous deadwood.
Granted Trees -
Beinn Cianta 2 Heath Road Upton Chester CH2 1HU
94% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct
Demolition of existing garage and new single storey front extension and new porch and entrance to side elevation. Roof extended with new dormer windows and roof lights with internal alterations. New external render finish to whole house and new windows.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 7 docsSmall domestic -
2 Alpraham Crescent Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1QX
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage and erection of single storey rear, side and porch extension
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 8 docsSmall domestic -
1 Heath Road Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1HT
External changes to ground floor including removal of door, insertion of window and provision of new door.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs -
14 Alpraham Crescent Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1QX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docsSmall domestic -
1 Alpraham Crescent Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1QX
Single storey front extension and first floor side extension.
Granted Full applications Extension 6 docsSmall domestic
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26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision
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26/02810/TPO Granted
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26/02792/TPO Granted
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Sessile Oak; Crown raise oak back to statutory heights off carriageway and pathway. Pruning back to suitable pruning points.
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26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision
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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.