Planning application
DC/099175
10 Hooley Range Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4HU
Proposal
The tree under application is an Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), designated as T70 on the Stockport Council TPO/Conservation Area mapping system. The resident initially requested an assessment for full tree removal following two distinct structural failures: one instance where a failing limb nearly caused personal injury, and a separate incident resulting in property damage to a private vehicle parked on the driveway. 2. Arboricultural Assessment A ground-level visual inspection of T70 was conducted on 22/5/2026. The tree currently exhibits good physiological health, particularly when contextualized against the regional prevalence of Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) and symptoms appear limited to a potential Stage 1 infection. The inspection revealed no structural defects at the base, with an absence of basal cavities or fungal fruiting bodies. 3. Proposed Works and Justification While the resident favors removal to mitigate risk, complete removal is disproportionate given the tree?s current vitality and high amenity value within the Heaton Moor Conservation Area. To mitigate the risk of ongoing limb shedding while preserving the tree, it is proposed to crown reduce/pollard the specimen by 30% to 40%. The reduction will significantly decrease wind-loading, reduce leverage on individual branches, and safely retain the tree within its urban setting. 4. Replacement Planting The resident hasn't provided definitive instructions regarding a replacement tree. However, following discussions, they are environmentally conscious and receptive to the idea of replanting a suitable replacement, should the council deem it a necessary condition of the permitted works. HAR/CA15, TPO 14N.
As published by the council, reference DC/099175
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by Stockport
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20 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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/098910 Granted
15-17 Flat 1 Hooley Range Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4HU
T63 - LIME request to carry out a 3m overall crown reduction and crown lift of 5m to remove low lever epicormic growth that has spread on to public footpath and walk way of property. HAR/CA15, TPO 14N.
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DC/099304 Awaiting decision
37 Hawthorn Grove Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4HZ
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DC/099284 Awaiting decision
College House 73 Heaton Moor Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4LB
5456 Tilia x europea (Common Lime) Repollard but at a height of approximately 10m. Remove 1m of epicormic growth at basal area, retain epicormic growth on stem >1m 5465 Tilia x euchlora (Caucasian Lime) Pollard/top at a height of approximately 10m. Remove 1m of epicormic growth at basal area, retain epicormic growth on stem >1m 5432 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Install cobra bracing 5442 Prunus amanogawa (Flowering Japanese Cherry) Crown raise 2.4m to clear footpath and parking bays. Pruning wounds shall be no move than <50mm 5468 Ilex aquifolium (Holly) Selective lateral end-weight reduction of canopy overhanging road to mitigate dynamic loading on weak basal union. Retain adaptive top height. 5455 Tilia x europea (Common Lime) Repollard but at a height of approximately 10m. Remove 1m of epicormic growth at basal area, retain epicormic growth on stem >1m 5463 Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) Section fell, stump grind replant with more suitable species 5470 Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) Lateral reduction of the crown on the building side to achieve a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0 metres. Max pruning wounds <75mm 5438 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Crown raise 2.5m. Reduce lateral and sub-lateral branches by approximately By 1m to reduce loading. Install 2x Cobra bracing. 5452 Tilia x europea (Common Lime) Repollard but at a height of approximately 10m. Remove 1m of epicormic growth at basal area, retain epicormic growth on stem >1m 9620 Tilia x europea (Common Lime) Repollard but at a height of approximately 10m. Remove 1m of epicormic growth at basal area, retain epicormic growth on stem >1m 5434 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Install 2x Cobra bracing. 9617 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Remove ivy as well as Re-pollard 9614 Prunus spp. (Ornamental Japanese Cherry) Crown raise 2.4m to clear footpath and parking bays. Pruning wounds shall be no movement than <50mm. HAR/CA15, TPO 15N.
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DC/099593 Awaiting decision
Thorn Bank Lodge 150 Heaton Moor Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4LA
Please see attached. HAR/CA15, TPO 15N.
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DC/091972 Granted
27 Kings Drive Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4DZ
First Floor rear, single storey side/rear extension and loft conversion.
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DC/099681 Awaiting decision
23 Whitley Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4HQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission DC/098317 to include change of window size to rear dormer and additional window to rear dormer
Other trees applications
In Stockport
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DC/099755 Awaiting decision
32 Lea Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JU
Goat willow remove entire tree. Magnolia reduce by 50%. HAR/CA15, TPO 19N.
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DC/099757 Awaiting decision
11 Merepool Close Marple Stockport SK6 6JR
B3 self seeded Beech sapling, trim off sprouting shoots but maintain root system. S5 self seeded immature Beech sapling, trim off sprouting shoots but maintain root system. A3 & 4 self seeded immature Ash saplings, trim off sprouting shoots but maintain root system. WE1-8 self seeded Wych Elm saplings, trim off sprouting shoots but maintain root system. TPO 9E.
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DC/099702 Awaiting decision
137 Compstall Road Romiley Stockport SK6 4HX
Ash tree - Fell due to suspected Ash die back. TPO 310E.
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DC/099703 Awaiting decision
48 The Crescent Davenport Stockport SK3 8SN
Tree A - lime - remove as in decline and showing signs if die back and some kind of weeping canker on the stem. Tree B - willow - remove as dead. Tree C - sycamore - remove dead wood from top of canopy. Tree D - pine - remove 3 secondary branches to improve light passing through the canopy. HAR/CA10.
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DC/099744 Awaiting decision
32 St Martins Road Marple Stockport SK6 7BY
Hawthorn tree - dead. Holly sapling - almost dead. HAR/CA25, TPO 379E.