Planning application
3 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR
Works: Trees
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Proposal
1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Cut back off building to give approximately 2 metres clearance, removing eastern laterals by no more than 2 metres to suitable growth point
As published by the council, reference DC/26/2850/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/2850/TPO
- Type
- Works to Trees under TPO
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Martlesham And Purdis Farm
- Parish
- Martlesham
- Postcode
- IP12 4UR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 October 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
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MBS Grounds Maintenance Ltd Agent
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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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17 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR
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100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun
1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Reduce lateral limbs by up to 4 metres that overhang the roof of the building 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Reduce lateral limbs by up to 4 metres that overhang the roof of the building 1no. Oak (T3 on plan) - Reduce to fence height
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docsSmall domestic -
O/S The Oaks Main Road Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4SN
100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
A1 of TPO No. 33 / 1987 1no. Oak (Tree 1 on plan) - Crown lift to 3 metres above ground level
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
4 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR
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