251897

1. 3 Sep 2025

   Received by Colchester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 241718 Granted

  Shermans House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DE

  Internal alterations

  19 Aug 2024 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 260328 Awaiting decision

  Ivy House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DE

  T1 - Robinia - reduction 1m further than previous reduction points T2 - Himalayan Birch - reduction of leaning limb (up to 3m reduction) T3 - Mulberry - re-reduce G4 - Mixed group - felling of any small deadtrees, small Holm Oak to prune, Small Whitebeam

  27 Feb 2026 0m away Trees
• 251273 Awaiting decision

  Ivy House, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6DE

  T1 - Holm Oak to crown lift by 1m and reduce and shape by up to 2m G2 - Row of hornbeams crown lift appropriately so all match and trimming width on front and back by up to 1m and reducing height by up to 1m

  16 Jun 2025 0m away Trees
• 260249 Awaiting decision

  Shakespeare House, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6DE

  T1 Holly Large tree growing very close to wall causing wall to crack and become unstable. Fell and grind stump to allow wall to be repaired/rebuilt

  13 Feb 2026 0m away Trees
• 250711 Awaiting decision

  Shermans House, High Street Dedham Essex CO7 6DE

  T1 - Portugal Laurel - fell - due to damage being caused to wall as well as becoming incredible close to neighbouring building T2 - Portugal Laurel - fell - due to being very close to boundary wall

  1 Apr 2025 0m away Trees
• 242338 Awaiting decision

  Old Exchange, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6HA

  T1 Sycamore reduce crown by 50% all round to reduce encroachment on neighbouring properties. T2 Holly crown lift to clear driveway and reduce/reshape to small tree. T3 Sycamore, small self sown, fell and treat stump to prevent regrowth. Tree in restricted

  15 Nov 2024 79m away Trees

• 261241 Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office, High Street, Dedham Colchester CO7 6HA

  T1 - Holly and T2 - Laurel - Reduce in height by up to 2m and then reduce sides in by up to 1m whilst still keeping rounded shape

  13 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261240 Awaiting decision

  Viaduct Farm, Viaduct Farm, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD

  Lime Tree (T1) - pollard at low level below rot and where split (see photographs) Lime Trees (T2 & T3) - re pollard Sycamore (T4) - Crown reduction 50% because of excessive shading and rubbing on house - low amenity value

  10 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261207 Awaiting decision

  31 Beaconsfield Avenue, Colchester CO3 3DH

  T1 - Conifer - Fell to ground Level - Half the crown has died and treeshowing signs of decline

  7 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261206 Awaiting decision

  5 James Street, Colchester CO1 2BP

  T1 - Sycamore - Fell at ground level. Not good specimen, been pruned hard before, remove and plant Weeping Cherry in more suitable place ingarden improving amenity value of area long term.

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• 261170 Awaiting decision

  20 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3NH

  Lime tree at the front of the property. Pollard the lower part of the tree (to red line shown on the photo)

  30 Jun 2026 Trees