The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/00982 Granted

  The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

  Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak ( T1) Fell to ground level Oak (T2) Fell to ground level due to the tree being infected with Acute Oak Decline (Bacterial disease) canopy is very sparse containing lots of dead / dieing branches becoming unsafe. (Photos show multiple signs of weeping dark fluid commonly associated with AOD Oak ( T3) Fell Oak to ground Level due to a large wound approx 1.5m long at the base of the tree which is allowing disease & bacteria in. The crown is also showing signs of decline & could potential lead to complete structural failure.

  Decided 16 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 2 Mar 2026

   Received by Mid Suffolk

2. 3 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid Suffolk granted permission on 26 March 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.

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.

• The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

  DC/26/00845 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak ( T1) Fell to ground level due to tree canopy being in great decline, base of the tree is showing signs of root heave & damaged roots increasing the potential of failure Oak (T2) Reduce the overhanging branches over out building by approx 2.5 - 3m blending it into the remaining crown, minimising future failure. Deadwood remaining canopy. Oak (T3) Reduce the left hand side of the tree which is overhanging a summer house by approx 2.5 -3m blending it into the remaining crown, minimising future failure. Reduce one other selected lateral by approx 2.5m (seen in photos) Deadwood remaining canopy.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

  DC/26/00982 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak ( T1) Fell to ground level Oak (T2) Fell to ground level due to the tree being infected with Acute Oak Decline (Bacterial disease) canopy is very sparse containing lots of dead / dieing branches becoming unsafe. (Photos show multiple signs of weeping dark fluid commonly associated with AOD Oak ( T3) Fell Oak to ground Level due to a large wound approx 1.5m long at the base of the tree which is allowing disease & bacteria in. The crown is also showing signs of decline & could potential lead to complete structural failure.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

  DC/26/00982 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak ( T1) Fell to ground level Oak (T2) Fell to ground level due to the tree being infected with Acute Oak Decline (Bacterial disease) canopy is very sparse containing lots of dead / dieing branches becoming unsafe. (Photos show multiple signs of weeping dark fluid commonly associated with AOD Oak ( T3) Fell Oak to ground Level due to a large wound approx 1.5m long at the base of the tree which is allowing disease & bacteria in. The crown is also showing signs of decline & could potential lead to complete structural failure.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Hill House Polstead Green Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AL

  DC/21/00168 Submitted 11 Jan 2021 250 yards away

  Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Prune back 1No Holly Tree rear of garage due to overgrowth and shading.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Cock Farm Polstead Green Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AL

  DC/24/01104 Submitted 4 Mar 2024 250 yards away

  Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of existing render and re-rendering the south elevation gable with lime render, timber repairs to ground floor studs, beams and sole plate. Structural sheathing of south gable wall and roof. Re-roofing and making weathertight including internal ceiling repairs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• The Olde Stores Polstead Green Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AL

  DC/25/04557 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions application for DC/25/03386 - Condition 3 (Screening Measures)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• DC/26/04378 Awaiting decision

  Folly House The Folly Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3NS

  Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Robinia Pseudoacaia (T1) by reducing selected over extended, end weighted branches by approximately 2 meters to appropriate growth points. Canopy raise by approximately 4-5 meters only on the folly house garden side. Reduce 1 No. Pear (T2) by 3m

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/04348 Awaiting decision

  5 Old Rectory Gardens Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PD

  Application for Works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order MS11/A1 - T1 Lime tree to re-reduce back to previous growth points. T2 and T3 Lime trees to be reduced by approximately 30 per cent as too big for area.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/04347 Awaiting decision

  29A Castle Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7AW

  Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Acacia (T1) approximately 50%. Remove leaning stem from 1 No. Acacia (T2)

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/04301 Awaiting decision

  3 Cedars Close Thurston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3QS

  Application for Works to Trees in a Conservation Area MS84/A1 - Reduce the canopy of 1 No. Oak (T1) by around 3-4 meter. Pollard 1 No. Ash (T2)

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/04291 Awaiting decision

  22 Priory Lane Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QD

  Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Horse Chestnut to 4.5m

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees