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Overton Hill Bellemonte Road Frodsham WA6 6HH

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/02756/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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Proposal

The work specification is to remove invasive rhododendron across Frodsham Woods, Frodsham Hill, Woodhouse Hill and Snidley Moor. The rhododendron will be cut as close to ground level as possible, Eco-plugs will be applied to the cut stumps every 3cm of stem diameter. In order to access the rhododendron, some natural regeneration and trees may have to removed. Where possible, the removal of mature trees will be avoided. The woodlands are under an approved Forestry Commission Management Plan, with the majority covered within the attached Felling Licence(s). Sub compartment 2a (2.64Ha) of Frodsham Woods is located within the Dunsdale Hollow SSSI. As part of the wider operation, we are planning to remove the rhododendron in this area, subject to consent from Natural England. A part of this sub compartment is not currently within the approved Felling Licence, therefore we are requesting permission to remove trees/ natural regeneration if necessary.

As published by the council, reference 26/02756/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/02756/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
31 Aug 2026
Validated
31 Aug 2026
Postcode
WA6 6HH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Aug 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 3 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Cheshire West and Chester took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Cheshire West and Chester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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