Planning application
26/00531/CALF
50 Bolton Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BT
Proposal
Works to trees: Reduce Portuguese Laurel (T1) by 30% and up to 0.5 metres; reduce Crab Apple (T2) by up to 0.5m and thin by 30%.
As published by the council, reference 26/00531/CALF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2026
Received by Ipswich
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15 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Ipswich for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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21/00649/FUL Granted
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Erection of single-storey rear and side extension.
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25/00697/CALF Granted
12 Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2SG
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26/00414/LBC Awaiting decision
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In Ipswich
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26/00437/CALF Granted
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26/00568/CALF Awaiting decision
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26/00564/CALF Awaiting decision
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26/00563/CALF Awaiting decision
58 Anglesea Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PW
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26/00562/TALF Awaiting decision
58 Anglesea Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PW
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