Planning application
2 Old School House Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1: Silver Birch - Sectionally dismantle down to leave at as near ground level as possible. T2: Sycamore - thin the crown by about 10- 15%. T3: Cypress - dismantle and fell to ground level.
As published by the council, reference P261949/K
Application record
- Reference
- P261949/K
- Type
- Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Determination Made
- Decision
- Trees in Cons Area Works Can Proceed
- Received
- 3 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 5 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Old Gore
- Parish
- Woolhope
- Postcode
- HR1 4QP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jul 2026
Received by Herefordshire, County of
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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5 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Trees in Cons Area Works Can Proceed
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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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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