Planning application
The Old Post Office Whatfield Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6NA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Application for Works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order BT351/T1 - Copper Beech. This will reduce the spread of foliage to provide 2m of clearance from buildings, chimneys and utility cables. Remove major deadwood. (Over 20mm diameter).
As published by the council, reference DC/25/05560
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/05560
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 19 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 24 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 30 Jan 2026
- Ward
- South East Cosford
- Parish
- Elmsett
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- IP7 6NA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Dec 2025
Received by Mid Suffolk
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24 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Bury St. Edmunds
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Mid Suffolk granted permission on 30 January 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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