Planning application
20 Pinfold Lane Romiley Stockport SK6 4NP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
The proposed works seek to manage the trees in a proportionate and sympathetic manner whilst retaining its the amenity value and prominence. In current form the lateral growth interferes with the building and is a danger to both the building and the on-site workers. The proposed reduction and rebalancing works are intended to improve the structural balance of the crown, reduce over-extended lateral weight, and provide appropriate clearance from the building. The applicant recognises the importance of the tree to the streetscape and is to ensure its sustainable retention. All works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998 (Tree Work Recommendations). TPO 306E.
As published by the council, reference DC/099283
Application record
- Reference
- DC/099283
- Type
- Works To Trees Covered By A TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 11 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 3 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Bredbury Green & Romiley (Wern)
- Postcode
- SK6 4NP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jun 2026
Received by Stockport
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3 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat 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.
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