Planning application
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
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.
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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
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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%
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Mar 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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24 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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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
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University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ
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
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
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
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
Other tree works applications
In Cheshire West and Chester
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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.
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26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision
Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester
Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.
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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.
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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.
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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.