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18 Longhurst Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5AE

Granted Stockport DC/097773 Tree Works In A Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

We wish to carry out work on the trees marked on the sketch plan provided: T1 - Birch tree - Removal T2 - Sycamore - Removal T3 - Beech - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property T4 - Beech - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property I am writing to request consent to work on four trees located at the rear boundary of our garden at 18 Longhurst Lane. These trees have grown very tall and now significantly block natural light from our house and garden for much of the day. We are also increasingly concerned about the potential risk of damage to our property/vehicles or neigbouring properties from falling branches or root spread, particularly during high winds and storms. The Birch and Sycamore in particular are approximately 8m from our property and we feel it is best they are removed completely. The trees do not provide screening or privacy for us or for any of our neighbours ? in fact, several neighbours have commented that they gain no benefit from them and that the height and density are now more of a nuisance than an amenity. If consent is granted, we would be happy to: - Work on the trees using a qualified and insured tree surgeon, and - Consider replanting with more appropriate, lower-growing species that are better suited to a residential garden and less likely to cause damage. HAR/CA20

As published by the council, reference DC/097773

Application record

Reference
DC/097773
Type
Tree Works In A Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted
Received
5 Dec 2025
Validated
8 Dec 2025
Decided
15 Jan 2026
Ward
Marple North (Marp)
Postcode
SK6 5AE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Dec 2025

    Received by Stockport

  2. 8 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 17 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION NOTICE - GRANT TCO Decision Notice · 15 Jan 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED ApplicationNoPersonalData · 05 Dec 2025
  • T1 (1) Plan · 05 Dec 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Stockport granted permission on 15 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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