Planning application
Firbank Cottage, 1 Guildown Road, Guildford, GU2 4EW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce northwest face by 2 metres back to suitable secondary growth points. T3/T4 Bay/Holly - Reduce in height by 1.5 metres, T5 - Lilac - take down as its self seeded in an obstructing location. T6 - Yew - reduce by 2 metres;T7 - Dogwood - Reduce overhang above garden by 1.5 metres, T8/T9 - Sycamores - Take down to ground level, T10 - Cedar - Remove dangerous dead wood and reduce weight on any stressed limbs (St. Catherines Cons Area)
As published by the council, reference 24/T/00259
Application record
- Reference
- 24/T/00259
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Tree Application Approved
- Received
- 8 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 18 Nov 2024
- Ward
- St Nicolas
- Parish
- Friary & St. Nicolas
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- GU2 4EW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2024
Received by Guildford
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18 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Tree Application Approved
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5 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in London
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Guildford granted permission on 18 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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