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Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/03183/CAT Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 English Oak - Re-pollard tree at previous knuckle/growth point

As published by the council, reference 26/03183/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/03183/CAT
Type
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
5 Oct 2026
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Ward
Christleton and Huntington
Parish
Christleton
Postcode
CH3 7AN

Comment by 28 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 3 applications since 2026.

  • 26/03180/CAT Awaiting decision

    Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

    T1 Sycamore - Remove to ground level and treat stump due to location and impact on existing boundary wall (part of the wall has already experienced total collapse)

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026
  • 26/02140/CAT Decided

    Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

    T1 (Sycamore) - Lift to 4m over wall and substation to provide clearance

    Decided 21 Aug 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Oct 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 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

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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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 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

  • Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester

    26/01941/CAT Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Copper beech - Fell to ground level

    Decided Trees 4 docs
  • Old Pit Farm Little Heath Christleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7AN

    19/03558/S73 Submitted 24 Sep 2019 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 13/04975/FUL to amend the design of proposed garage, outdoor covered area/store

    Granted Amendments 10 docs
  • Little Heath Cottage Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

    26/00616/CAT Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

    Sycamore (located on the outer boundary of Little Heath Cottage) - Reduce the lower branches that are close to the house by 2-3m.

    Decided
  • Old Pit Farm Little Heath Christleton Chester Cheshire West And Chester CH3 7AN

    26/02818/CAT Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Mature Sycamore. Crown lift to approximately 4 metres above ground level. Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres in height and radial spread, pruning back to suitable growth points and retaining a natural, balanced crown. Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches. All works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.? Reason for works: ?To manage the mature tree at an appropriate size for its garden setting, increase clearance beneath the canopy and reduce excessive canopy spread while retaining the tree?s natural form, health and amenity value.? Felling: No

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

    26/03180/CAT Submitted 5 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

    T1 Sycamore - Remove to ground level and treat stump due to location and impact on existing boundary wall (part of the wall has already experienced total collapse)

    Awaiting decision 3 docs
    Small domestic
  • Dixons Houses Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN

    26/02140/CAT Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T1 (Sycamore) - Lift to 4m over wall and substation to provide clearance

    Decided 4 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