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University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

Granted Cheshire West and Chester 26/00856/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/00856/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00856/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
CH1 4BJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00854/CAT Decided

    University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    Lime (T3475 indicated on the plan) - Fell the tree to ground level and replant a suitable species nearby

    Submitted 17 Mar 2026
  • 18/04946/CAT Decided

    University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    Lime pollards - prune to previous points, Yew - prune lower branches off trunk to 3m, Cherry - reduce by 20%

    Decided 4 Feb 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 24 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Cheshire West and Chester granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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

  • University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    26/00854/CAT Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

    Lime (T3475 indicated on the plan) - Fell the tree to ground level and replant a suitable species nearby

    Decided Trees
  • University of Chester Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ

    25/03467/CAT Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    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

    18/04946/CAT Submitted 24 Dec 2018 50 yards away

    Lime pollards - prune to previous points, Yew - prune lower branches off trunk to 3m, Cherry - reduce by 20%

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs
  • Childrens Centre Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School Walpole Street Chester CH1 4BR

    25/02743/CAT Submitted 2 Sep 2025 100 yards away

    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
  • O/S 55 Cheyney Road Chester CH1 4BR

    20/01030/DSM Submitted 12 Mar 2020 100 yards away

    DSLAM Cabinet (Your Ref BRMB-BB0507)

    Decided 2 docs
  • 71 Bouverie Street Chester CH1 4HF

    25/00144/LDC Submitted 20 Jan 2025 150 yards away

    Lawful development certificate to establish the use as an existing large HMO (House in multiple occupancy).

    Refused Amendments 7 docs

In Cheshire West and Chester

  • 26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision

    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