Planning application
DC/26/03151
54 St Catherines Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JU
Proposal
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - (T1) Sycamore Fell the tree to as near ground level as reasonably practicable. Process and chip the resulting timber and branches where appropriate, removing all arisings from site. Treat the remaining stump using an appropriate herbicide application, such as EcoPlugs, to prevent regrowth. Reason for works: The tree has outgrown its available growing space and is considered unsuitable for its location. Visible signs of decay are also present within the canopy, raising concerns regarding its long-term condition and structural integrity. Removal is therefore recommended to prevent further deterioration and reduce the risk of future branch or tree failure.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/03151
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Mid Suffolk
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23 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 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 Mid Suffolk 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/03151 Awaiting decision
54 St Catherines Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JU
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - (T1) Sycamore Fell the tree to as near ground level as reasonably practicable. Process and chip the resulting timber and branches where appropriate, removing all arisings from site. Treat the remaining stump using an appropriate herbicide application, such as EcoPlugs, to prevent regrowth. Reason for works: The tree has outgrown its available growing space and is considered unsuitable for its location. Visible signs of decay are also present within the canopy, raising concerns regarding its long-term condition and structural integrity. Removal is therefore recommended to prevent further deterioration and reduce the risk of future branch or tree failure.
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DC/17/04860 Granted
The Patisserie Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LA
Discharge of Conditions application for B/16/01408/FUL - Conditon 4 (Agreement of materials), Condition 5 (Fenestration) and Condition 6 (Archaeological investigation works)
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DC/17/04860 Granted
The Patisserie Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LA
Discharge of Conditions application for B/16/01408/FUL - Conditon 4 (Agreement of materials), Condition 5 (Fenestration) and Condition 6 (Archaeological investigation works)
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DC/17/03629 Granted
Lyston House Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LB
Planning Application - Separation of existing residential annexe to form an independent residential unit
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DC/17/03629 Granted
Lyston House Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LB
Planning Application - Separation of existing residential annexe to form an independent residential unit
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DC/17/04591 Granted
Village Clocks Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LQ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/17/03467 - Condition 3 (fenestration)
Other trees applications
In Mid Suffolk
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DC/26/03269 Awaiting decision
Westgate Park Westgate Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9DR
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DC/26/03212 Awaiting decision
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Notice of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 2 No. Cherry T1 & T2.
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DC/26/03218 Awaiting decision
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Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Horse Chestnut (T1), by up to 3m, Reduce crown by 1 No. Ash (T2) by 2m, Reduce crown of 1 No. Horse Chestnut (T3) by up to 1.5m.
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DC/26/03211 Awaiting decision
26 Thornhill Road Barham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0BJ
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation order ES61/W2- Beech Tree Removal off lower branch to balanace Tree. Branch is growing heavily into the upper crown.
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DC/26/03195 Awaiting decision
Longwood House 31 Stoke Road Nayland With Wissington Colchester Suffolk CO6 4JD
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 2 no. Conifer (T1 and T2), fell 1 no. Maple (T3)