Planning application
9 Westminster Avenue Chester CH4 8JB
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
1) Dead Cypress x 1 - Fell to ground level. 2) Copper Beech x 1 - Reduce crown by 1.5-2m to suitable pruning points. 3) Leylandii x 1 - Fell to ground level. 4) Eucalyptus x 1 - Re-pollard to previous points. 5) Ivy clad dead stem - Cut to ground level. 6) Cypress x 1 - Reduce height by 10-12ft. 7) Group of Cypress - Reduce height by 10ft. 8) 2 x small dead trees - Remove to ground level. 9) Birch x 1 - Reduce crown by approximately 2m and slightly more on limb growing towards property.
As published by the council, reference 25/03178/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 25/03178/CAT
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 8 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2025
- Postcode
- CH4 8JB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2025
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
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