Planning application
Townsend House 15 Green Lane Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8QJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Carry out remedial crown reduction works to T1 (Irish Yew). Reduction in overall height to suitable live growth points/recent small branch breakouts in order to maintain the tree's natural form and long-term stability. Installation/adjustment of supportive branch wiring/tie system to help retain and maintain the tree's existing shape and structure.
As published by the council, reference P261482/J
Application record
- Reference
- P261482/J
- Type
- Works to trees covered by TPO
- Status
- Determination Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Trees covered by TPO – Consent Granted
- Received
- 19 May 2026
- Validated
- 20 May 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Leominster East
- Parish
- Leominster
- Postcode
- HR6 8QJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 May 2026
Received by Herefordshire, County of
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20 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Trees covered by TPO – Consent Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Herefordshire, County of granted permission on 9 July 2026, 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.
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.
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