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Little Baldwins Lowdells Drive East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 2RZ

Granted Mid Sussex DM/25/2170 Tree Surgery

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Oak tree at front of property - reduce over-extended section of top of tree by approx 3m and reduce remaining height by 1.5-2m to maintain and re-balance crown. Reduce lowest lateral branches growing over lawn by approx 3m and reduce width by 1.5-2m. Remove lowest lateral branch growing over pavement on Lowdells Drive back to main trunk.

As published by the council, reference DM/25/2170

Application record

Reference
DM/25/2170
Type
Tree Surgery
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Permission
Received
27 Aug 2025
Validated
29 Aug 2025
Decided
16 Oct 2025
Ward
East Grinstead - Baldwins
Parish
East Grinstead
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RH19 2RZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Aug 2025

    Received by Mid Sussex

  2. 29 Aug 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Permission

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Mid Sussex granted permission on 16 October 2025, 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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