Planning application
163 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PE
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Works to tree protected by TPO 14 of 1991: Reduce height of Box Elder by 2.5 meters and side branches by 2.5 meters.
As published by the council, reference 26/00586/TALF
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00586/TALF
- Type
- Works to Trees covered by TPO
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Ward
- ALEXANDRA
- Parish
- Central Area
- Postcode
- IP4 2PE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Ipswich
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Ipswich took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Ipswich for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ipswich decided tree works applications in a median of 38 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
Within 500 metres
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159 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PE
Works to trees: Crown reduce Oak by 3m in height and side branches between 2m and 4m.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
174 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PB
Installation of dropped kerb to create vehicular access from the highway.
Refused Full applications 3 docs -
169 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PE
Works to trees: 3no. Lime (T1, T2 & T3) - repollard and remove deadwood; Cotoneaster (T4) - fell; Laurel (T5) - fell; Apple (T6) - fell; Shrubs (G1) - cleared; Shrubs (G2) - clear and plant hedge.
Granted Trees 1 doc -
169 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PE
Insertion of dormer window on western roof slope
Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs -
169 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PE
Works to trees: Fig tree (T1) - Fell ; Lime Tree (T2) - Fell; Lime Tree (T3) Pollarding by 40-50% (up to 3m); Lime Tree (T4) - Pollarding by 40-50% (up to 3m); Lime Tree (T5) - Pollarding by 40-50% (up to 2m).
Granted Trees 2 docs -
170 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PB
Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 1983: Sectionally dismantle Acacia (Tree T4).
Granted Trees 1 doc
Other tree works applications
In Ipswich
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26/00663/TALF Awaiting decision
Chilton Court 64 Belstead Avenue Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees protected by TPO 2 of 1994: T1 (Sweet Chestnut) - crown lift by 2m and removal of epicormic growth; T2 (Yew) & T3 (Sycamore) - crown lift by 3m.
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26/00662/CALF Awaiting decision
12 - 14 Burlington Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2EU
Works to tree: T1 (Magnolia) - crown reduction by 2m to all sides.
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26/00661/CALF Awaiting decision
11 Park Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SS
Works to trees: T1 (Holm Oak) - reduce height and spread by 2-2.5m and balance; T2 (Cornus) - crown reduction, reduce height and spread by 1-1.5m and balance; T3 (Ash) - prune to clear wires; T4 & T5 (Magnolia) - crown reduction, reduce height and spread by 1-1.5m and balance.
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26/00530/TALF Granted
147 Alan Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8DP
Works to tree protected by TPO 11 of 1991: (T1) Ash: Reduce the stem to a pollard point approx. 5m and reduce remaining canopy to suitable replacement growth by up to 3m.
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26/00564/CALF Granted
4 Graham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QE
Works to tree: Tree of Heaven/Ailanthus altissima (T1) - fell.