Planning application
42 Nepcote Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0SL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Lime Tree - Remove limbs T2 - Sycamore Tree - Remove lower limb
As published by the council, reference SDNP/26/03619/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- SDNP/26/03619/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Application in Progress
- Received
- 10 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- BN14 0SL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Sep 2026
Received by South Downs National Park
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21 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
South Downs National Park took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with South Downs National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Downs National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 48 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 0.3 miles
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7 Convent Gardens Findon West Sussex BN14 0RZ
100% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct
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Awaiting decision Trees -
28 Convent Gardens Findon West Sussex BN14 0RZ
100% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct
Remove/Cut back branches from touching/overhanging the house also from neighbours side.
Awaiting decision Trees -
20 Convent Gardens Findon West Sussex BN14 0RZ
100% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug
Ash Tree - Remove
Decided Trees -
Soldiers Field House Soldiers Field Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0SH
92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
Discharge of Condition 9 of SDNP/20/00033/REF (SDNP/19/01876/FUL).
Awaiting decision -
Soldiers Field House Soldiers Field Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0SH
88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
Amendment to condition 2 of Planning Permission SDNP/19/01876/FUL and Appeal APP/Y9507/W/20/3254915 - Landscape Strategy
Withdrawn Amendments -
Steep Side Cross Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0UG
92% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul
Premises Licence Application - Arun District Council - Supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00 and 21:00 daily
Decided
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In South Downs National Park
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SDNP/26/03585/TCA Awaiting decision
5 Norfolk Cottages The Street Bury West Sussex RH20 1PA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Cherry tree. Height reduce by up to 9m back to previous points on 4 no. Lombardy Poplar trees.
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SDNP/26/03540/TCA Awaiting decision
2 South Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BP
Holly tree in front courtyard, to remove epicormic growth to crown break and reduce the crown by 1m
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SDNP/26/03521/TCA Awaiting decision
19 The Twitten Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8UJ
Removal of self-seed sycamore trees (two medium sized close to house plus three small at front near iron railings) and cutting back large cypress tree.
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SDNP/26/03522/TPO Awaiting decision
Malling House, Sussex Police Hq Church Lane South Malling Lewes East Sussex BN7 2DZ
T116 Sycamore tree (Tagged 111) - Cut down to safe height of 1.5m. Recommend to cut to safe height due to decay at base and close proximity to property. T113 Norway Maple (Tagged 108) - Fell. Fell tree and dead stem next to it. Tree out grown location very close to bus stop T110 Horse Chestnut (Tagged 104) - Remove Dead Wood, Remove broken/damaged branches T202 Yew Tree (Tagged 195) - Remove broken/damaged branches T203 Yew Tree (Tagged 196) - Prune tree clear of building's T190 Yew Tree (Tagged 187) - Prune tree clear of building T191 Yew Tree (Tagged 18) - Prune tree clear of building T179 Yew Tree (Tagged 175) - Fell T157 Field Maple (Tagged 153) - Remove epicormic growth up to height of 3m & clear footpath by 2.5m G8 Mixed Species - Crown lift to 5m over car park, Remove dead wood over site. Fell any dead stems within group
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26/01703/TCA Decided
Beaufort House Elms Lane West Wittering Chichester West Sussex PO20 8LW
Notification of intention to crown reduce by 0.5m (all round) on 2 no. Field Maple trees (T1 & T2).