Planning application
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Lime (T3475 indicated on the plan) - Fell the tree to ground level and replant a suitable species nearby
As published by the council, reference 26/00854/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00854/CAT
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 17 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Postcode
- CH1 4BJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00856/TPO Decided
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
Sycamore (T8 3433) - Fell the tree to ground level using a registered contractor. A Liquidamber styraciflua has already been planted as a replacement. Sycamore (T11 3406) - Remove deadwood. Horse Chestnut (T12 3405) - Crown (top and sides) to be reduced by 3m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Mar 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
Cheshire West and Chester has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Cheshire West and Chester's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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University of Chester Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec
Dead tree (Spruce species) at the front in attached photograph - Fell to ground level and grind out the stump. Second tree (Western Red Cedar) in relation to the attached photograph (behind the dead tree) is in poor condition and unlikely to receover - Fell it to ground level and grind out the stump. 2 new trees will be planted in a suitable location.
Decided Trees -
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
96% historically approved · decision due ~19 May
Sycamore (T8 3433) - Fell the tree to ground level using a registered contractor. A Liquidamber styraciflua has already been planted as a replacement. Sycamore (T11 3406) - Remove deadwood. Horse Chestnut (T12 3405) - Crown (top and sides) to be reduced by 3m.
Decided Trees -
Childrens Centre Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School Walpole Street Chester CH1 4BR
92% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct
Mixed group (G9) - Trim back from entrances/paths/road to ensure people/vehicle clearances. 3x Lime Trees (T66, T67 and T68) - Remove ivy from base to 1.5m.
Decided Trees -
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71 Bouverie Street Chester CH1 4HF
Lawful development certificate to establish the use as an existing large HMO (House in multiple occupancy).
Refused Amendments 7 docs -
St Thomas Vicarage 35A Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4AG
Re-pollard Limes as routine maintenance; To promote long term health of the trees To prevent them from outgrowing their available space and causing damage to an elevated sandstone wall To maintain the appearance of the immediate area (University) To produce consistency in terms of size and shape amongst the row
Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs