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8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DL

Awaiting decision East Suffolk DC/26/2152/TPO Works to Trees under TPO

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

1no. Lime (marked T1 on plan) - Raise crown to 4m from ground level

As published by the council, reference DC/26/2152/TPO

Application record

Reference
DC/26/2152/TPO
Type
Works to Trees under TPO
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Saxmundham
Parish
Saxmundham
Postcode
IP17 1DL

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Suffolk register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/26/1913/TPO Granted

    8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DL

    A1 of TPO No. 45 / 1989 1no. Chestnut (1 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 3 metres to fence line 1no. Oak (2 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches on north side by up to 2 metres 1no. Oak (3 on plan) - Crown lift by 1 metre and lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to shape

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2026

    Received by East Suffolk

  2. 3 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 August 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DL

    DC/26/1913/TPO Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

    A1 of TPO No. 45 / 1989 1no. Chestnut (1 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 3 metres to fence line 1no. Oak (2 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches on north side by up to 2 metres 1no. Oak (3 on plan) - Crown lift by 1 metre and lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to shape

    Granted Trees 6 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DL

    DC/26/1019/TPO Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    1no. Acacia (T1 on plan) - Crown thin by up to 20% and crown reduce by up to 1 metre to balance

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • Meadowbrook Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX

    DC/20/1014/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2020 150 yards away

    Ground floor extensions, internal alterations and loft conversion of 2 bedroom bungalow.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs

  • 11 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH

    DC/24/2800/TCA Submitted 5 Aug 2024 200 yards away

    1no. Group of Lime (marked green on plan) - Crown raise/remove epicormic growth to a height of 2 metres, prune to clear buildings by 1 metre

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • Yew Trees Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX

    DC/26/2825/TCA Submitted 10 Aug 2026 200 yards away

    1no. Cedar (T1 on plan) - Crown lift by up to 3 metres

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 6 Felsham Rise Saxmundham IP17 1EZ

    DC/20/1176/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2020 200 yards away

    Porch Extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic

In East Suffolk

  • DC/26/3525/TPO Awaiting decision

    187 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RQ

    1no. Apple (marked on plan) - Crown thin

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3506/TCA Awaiting decision

    6 Gospel Hall Close Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QW

    1no. Variegated Chinese Privet (T1 on plan) - Trim and shape to previous points 1no. Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) - Crown reduce by 1 metre back to previous points 1no. Variegated Norway Maple (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres back to previous points 1no. Purple leaf plum (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres 1no. Italian Cypress (T5 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 1.5 metres

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3489/TCA Awaiting decision

    Sydney Cottage 3 Spring Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SW

    1no. Magnolia (back garden of Sydney Cottage) - Overall crown reduction by 30%

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3492/TCA Awaiting decision

    9 The Drift Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0TD

    2no. Lime (T1 and T2) - Overall crown reduction by 3 metres back to previous pruning points. Remove basal epicormic growth and crown lift to 4 metres to clear the car park

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3485/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DX

    1no. Oak (T009 on plan) - Fell

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees