Planning application
260499
53a Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3PZ
Proposal
T1 - Yew Tree - Reduce height of Tree by approx. 2.5m. Reduce by 2.5m to lose irregularity and bring the height back in line with main crown. Crown lift over Neighbours driveway to 5m above ground level. To allow unhindered vehicular access, the Neighbo
As published by the council, reference 260499
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Mar 2026
Received by Colchester
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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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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250172 Awaiting decision
57 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PZ
x 1 Cut leaf Beech (B1) to be trimmed/reduced back to previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible). Remaining crownto be thinned by up to 20% and crown to be lifted (removal of lower branches) up to 3m.
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251470 Awaiting decision
16 West Lodge, Flat 4, West Lodge Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PH
T1 and T2 Cedar Crown reduce by up to 2m maximum. Crown raise by removing laterals up to 5m from ground level. General tree maintenance.
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250804 Awaiting decision
41 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3PY
1 Quercus Ilex - overgrown and blocking drive, arborist recommends raising crown height and pruning overhanging branches to provide clearance to garage 2 Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana - blocking light from lounge and bedroom, to be removed to provide light a
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260966 Granted
1, Orchard Court, Sussex Road, Colchester CO3 3QY
Replacement windows and doors.
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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)
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261004 Awaiting decision
Lexden Lodge Kindergarten, 26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD
We wish to pollard 5 trees at the back of our property. These are located at the rear of the property at the back of the car park. They boundary our next door neighbours homes and have damaged both propertys. We wish to remedy this matter by pollarding
Other trees applications
In Colchester
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)