Planning application
5 Earls Oak Upton Chester CH2 1EX
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Yew Tree (T1) - Fell to ground level and grind stump.
As published by the council, reference 26/00806/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00806/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 12 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Postcode
- CH2 1EX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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25/02126/FUL Decided
5 Earls Oak Upton Chester CH2 1EX
Single storey side extension, garage conversion to include alterations to change existing door to a window
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Mar 2026
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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5 Earls Oak Upton Chester CH2 1EX
94% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct
Single storey side extension, garage conversion to include alterations to change existing door to a window
Decided Full applications Extension Windows or glazingSmall domestic -
3 Earls Oak Upton Chester CH2 1EX
1x cedar tree (rear garden) - there are 3 limbs that over hang the golf course and are a potential hazard to life for golfers. It is intended to take one limb down and reduce the end weight of foliage in two other limbs. As shown in photos
Granted Trees -
Tresco 14 Lawn Drive Upton Chester CH2 1ER
Demolition of conservatory and construction of single-storey rear extension together with conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation, including an increase in the height of the garage roof. Render to existing front extensions, rear extension and part of garage conversion.
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 3 docsSmall domestic -
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2 Earls Oak Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1EX
Tree 1 - Laylandii Tree - Removal, due to impacting growth and growing into Holly Tree 2 as well as larger Fir Tree on Upton Gold Course Tree 2 - Holly Tree - removal of tree due to it being old and dying, and (immediately next to Tree 1 & 2 and being encroach on by a Layllandii on Golf Course land Tree 3 - Holly Tree Pruning and shaping to maintain health of the Tree (immediately next to Tree 2) Tree 4 - Holly Tree Removal, as it is bending over due to being encroach on by larger tree in neighbours garden, and is damaged by this tree. To be replaced by open raised bedding of plants and vegetables, so not to cause issues with neighbours existing larger tree which overhangs our property. Tree 5 - Yew Tree - To prune over hanging branches from neighbouring tree around where Tree 3 was removed, to ensure integrity of this tree and ensure future growth does not adversely impact on house and roof structure.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
2 Earls Oak Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1EX
Tree 1 - Fir Tree - Removal, due to impacting growth and growing into Holly Tree 2 as well as larger Fir Tree on Upton Gold Course Tree 2 - Holly Tree - Remove Tree 3 - Holly Tree Pruning and shaping to maintain health of the Tree (immediately next to Tree 2) Tree 4 - Holly Tree Removal, as it is bending over due to being encroach on by larger tree in neighbours garden, and is damaged by this tree. To be replaced by open raised bedding of plants and vegetables, so not to cause issues with neighbours existing larger tree which overhangs our property. Tree 5 - Fir Tree - To prune over hanging branches from neighbouring tree around where Tree 3 was removed, to ensure integrity of this tree and ensure future growth does not adversely impact on house and roof structure.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision
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