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Tiawuk Capenhurst Lane Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2NT

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/03053/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

1x Mature Pine Tree (T1) - Removal of the entire tree down to ground level.

As published by the council, reference 26/03053/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/03053/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
23 Sep 2026
Validated
23 Sep 2026
Ward
Ledsham And Manor
Postcode
CH66 2NT

Comment by 17 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Cheshire West and Chester's portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/00018/TPO Granted

    Tiawuk Capenhurst Lane Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2NT

    T1 - 1 Mature pine tree - lateral reduction of the two large lower limbs by 3-4 metres or the nearest pruning point, lateral reduction of the remaining limbs by 1-2 metres accordingly as to their size and the amount of end weight on each limb or to the nearest pruning point, removal of all deadwood greater than 25mm. Reason: To carry out the works to reduce wind stress on the buttress root system and reduce end loading on various limbs to reduce the tension on the various codominant unions in the truck system. T2 - Lawson cypress - height reduction of 3 metres Reason: to stop the conifers smothering the lower canopy on the mature pine tree.

    Decided 27 Feb 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Sep 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 27 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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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 53 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

  • Tiawuk Capenhurst Lane Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2NT

    20/00018/TPO Submitted 3 Jan 2020 50 yards away

    T1 - 1 Mature pine tree - lateral reduction of the two large lower limbs by 3-4 metres or the nearest pruning point, lateral reduction of the remaining limbs by 1-2 metres accordingly as to their size and the amount of end weight on each limb or to the nearest pruning point, removal of all deadwood greater than 25mm. Reason: To carry out the works to reduce wind stress on the buttress root system and reduce end loading on various limbs to reduce the tension on the various codominant unions in the truck system. T2 - Lawson cypress - height reduction of 3 metres Reason: to stop the conifers smothering the lower canopy on the mature pine tree.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 1 Mayall Drive Ellesmere Port CH66 2RW

    19/03013/FUL Submitted 7 Aug 2019 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • Land Adjacent Beech Cottage 938 Chester Road Great Sutton Ellesmere Port

    19/02099/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2019 50 yards away

    Erection of one dwelling and vehicular access to new and existing dwelling

    Granted Full applications 17 docs
    Domestic
  • Beech Cottage 938 Chester Road Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2LT

    20/01973/FUL Submitted 9 Jun 2020 100 yards away

    Two storey side extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  • 4 Capenhurst Gardens Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2EU

    24/03037/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2024 100 yards away

    Single storey garage extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
    Small domestic
  • 5 Mayall Drive Ellesmere Port CH66 2RW

    20/03983/TPO Submitted 28 Oct 2020 100 yards away

    2 x Oak (T1 and T2) - Removal of deadwood and crown trim by 10-15%.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Cheshire West and Chester

  • 26/02440/TPO Granted

    Riddings Barn Park Lane Hartford Northwich CW8 1NE

    Oak and Sycamore - Crown thin by no more than 20% to reduce weight and remove deadwood from the trees.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02583/TPO Granted

    42 Maple Grove Northwich CW8 4AX

    Crown reduction of T1 (Leyland Cypress). Reduce overall tree height by up to 4m (from current estimated height of approx. 1m down to a finished height of approx. 6m), pruning the upper vertical regrowth leader back to the previous pruning points / live lateral scaffolding branches. Trim outer lateral growth overhanging the garden side by up to 0.3m, maintaining a healthy green foliage envelope and making no cuts into non-foliated inner wood.

    17 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02434/TPO Granted

    24 Breton Close Chester CH2 1HY

    Two large silver maple trees in the front garden - Reduce both trees back to their previous pruning points (approximately 2 metres of regrowth). The new growth on Tree 1, which is closest to the property, will brush against the roof tiles if not managed regularly.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02642/TPO Granted

    Stanney Woods Adjacent To 52 Thirlmere Road Whitby Ellesmere Port CH65 9DH

    Remove group of five semi mature Hawthorn trees that are growing adjacent to neighbours property and damaging fence (G7175). Crown reduction by 2m of Blackthorn (T19453) away from building and improve clearance over PRoW.

    20 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/03054/CAT Awaiting decision

    West Mead 80 Upton Park Upton Chester CH2 1DQ

    1x Beech tree in rear - Crown reduce entire canopy by 1.5-2m.

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 27 Sep 2026 Trees