Planning application
251859
Huckleberry House, Church Street, Boxted Colchester CO4 5SX
Proposal
T1 Laurel Hedge, T2 Hornbeam hedge, T3 Beech tree. T4 Walnut tree, Acacia Tree
As published by the council, reference 251859
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Aug 2025
Received by Colchester
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2 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Colchester 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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