Planning application
1 Cumbrae Drive Ellesmere Port CH65 9JX
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
-
10 Sep 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
-
16 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
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
crown lift of Oak tree by 2-3 metres to clear neighbouring house roof
Granted Trees -
7 Farne Close Ellesmere Port CH65 9JT
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
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
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
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
Two storey side extension
Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
Other tree works applications
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.
-
26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision
Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester
Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.