Planning application
By Ways Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8UF
Works: Trees
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Proposal
1no. Oak (T001 on plan) - Overall crown reduction by up to 4 metres, and crown lift by up to 4 metres above ground
As published by the council, reference DC/26/0259/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/0259/TPO
- Type
- Works to Trees under TPO
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 22 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Martlesham And Purdis Farm
- Parish
- Purdis Farm
- Postcode
- IP3 8UF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jan 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
East Suffolk took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Elite Tree Services (EA) Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
57 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with East Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Suffolk decided tree works applications in a median of 41 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
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The Herons Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8UF
100% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug
1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 2.5 metres, bringing the height from 15 metres - 12.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread by up to 2 metres, bringing the crown spread from 18 metres to 14 metres. Crown raise up to 3.5 metres over the drive and 5.2 metres over the road 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Crown raise by up to 4 metres
Awaiting decision Trees -
Purdis Rise Cottage Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8UF
93% historically approved · decision due ~26 May
Construction of a detached cart lodge to provide 2 car parking bays and a two bedroom annexe
Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs -
Purdis Rise Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Suffolk
Variation of Condition no.7 of DC/19/0503/VOC (Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/18/0079/FUL - Proposed erection of 4 houses with detached car ports. Includes vehicular access and external works - condition varied to allow for phased occupation of houses) - To allow for phased tree protection
Granted Amendments Trees 12 docsSeveral homes -
Purdis Rise Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Suffolk IP3 8UF
Certificate of lawful Use (Existing) - Existing residential site with approval for four additional flats (DC/22/4651/FUL)
Granted Lawful development New dwelling 9 docs -
Holly House Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Suffolk IP3 8UF
TPO SCDC 1990:0047 T1: Located in Front Garden: 1x Mature Monterey Pine tree, (Pinus radiata). To crown lift lowest 8-10 low lateral limbs by shortening them in to the nearest growth point.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Summerlands Purdis Farm Lane Purdis Farm Suffolk IP3 8UF
1. Yew (T60) - fell because it is blocking access along Purdis Farm Lane. As show in Photo's 3 & 4 the Yew has grown into the Lane and as well as blocking the Lane it also prevents sighting of pedestrians or vehicles, photo 5 when exiting Summerlands. Replacement Yew to be planted on Northern boundary with Ipswich(Purdis) Golf Club. 2. Oak (T80) - fell because it is blocking access along Purdis Farm Lane. As shown in photo 6 the tree is leaning into the Lane and interfering with high sided vehicles. It is also of very poor quality. Replacement Oak to be planted on Northern boundary with Ipswich(Purdis) Golf Club
Granted Trees 8 docs
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