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1 Cumbrae Drive Ellesmere Port CH65 9JX

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/02887/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Single Oak tree (T124) located on plot of land within 1 Cumbrae Drive property boundary. General pruning and lopping required to balance overgrowth on one side plus removal of dead branch as shown in photographs. Works last carried out in 2020 under previous planning application.

As published by the council, reference 26/02887/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/02887/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
10 Sep 2026
Validated
10 Sep 2026
Postcode
CH65 9JX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Sep 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 16 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 5 November 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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Cheshire West and Chester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cheshire West and Chester decided tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

  • 2 Islay Close Ellesmere port CH65 9JX

    P/2004/110/WH/788 Submitted 1 Sep 2004 50 yards away

    crown lift of Oak tree by 2-3 metres to clear neighbouring house roof

    Granted Trees
  • 7 Farne Close Ellesmere Port CH65 9JT

    20/02031/TPO Submitted 15 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    To lower multiple Oak trees along hedge line at back of the garden by 1.5m to allow more light into garden

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 3 Cumbrae Drive Ellesmere Port CH65 9JX

    19/04468/TPO Submitted 16 Dec 2019 50 yards away

    Oak tree (T123) - trim and a mini crown on one side (property side) and 2 low hanging branches trimmed on the right.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 8 Farne Close Ellesmere Port CH65 9JT

    25/02330/TPO Submitted 28 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

    Oak tree to be crown reduced by 2m and remove deadwood. This tree is in the neighbouring garden at no8 and the branches overhang the garden at no10.

    Decided Trees
  • 1 Cumbrae Drive Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 9JX

    20/01930/TPO Submitted 8 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    Oak Tree (T124) - crown reduction to cut back lower level branches, removing overhangs onto driveway, footpath and garage to a length of approx. 2.5m.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 6 Islay Close Ellesmere Port CH65 9LS

    20/00092/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2020 50 yards away

    Two storey side extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 5 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