Planning application
261004
Lexden Lodge Kindergarten, 26 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3QD
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference 261004
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 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.
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251969 Awaiting decision
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260147 Awaiting decision
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250633 Awaiting decision
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In Colchester
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261241 Awaiting decision
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261240 Awaiting decision
Viaduct Farm, Viaduct Farm, The Street, Chappel Colchester CO6 2DD
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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)