Planning application
55 Parsonage Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JW
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
We are seeking permission to prune back to previous pruning points 4 x mature lime trees and 1 x mature Holly tree . The last permission received was Oct/Nov 2021 ref; PP -09642189v2 and there was a system code of DC/080278. When we bought the property 35 years ago, the Lime trees had been subjected to historic pollarding, so the canopies are now extensive, and require regular attention. The trees now impact upon the levels of natural light to the front and side of our property, which in turn impacts upon the growth of our front lawn and our mature planting. The side tree on Earl Road is now touching our property and the scale of the canopies and associated shade, light levels and physical barrier to the pavement and road is also a security risk via our reduced openness and light. One Lime tree and the Holly tree on Parsonage Road are blocking the bus stop sign outside the front of our house and also impact on the safety pf people waiting at the bus stop. The front Lime trees make contact with the bus as it stops and passes our house. The Lime tree on the corner of Parsonage/Earl Road is obstructing the 20 mph road sign from drivers, which is a safety issue. The canopies of all the trees overhanging this junction has the potential to interfere with pedestrians. HAR/CA15, TPO 19N.
As published by the council, reference DC/099708
Application record
- Reference
- DC/099708
- Type
- Works To Trees Covered By A TPO
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Heatons North (Here)
- Postcode
- SK4 4JW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Stockport register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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DC/080278 Refused
55 Parsonage Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JW
We have 4 lime trees with TPO status in front garden on corner of Parsonage Rd / Earl Rd. They were pollarded pre purchasing the property circa 28 years ago. We have obtained previous permission to have the 4 trees re- pollarded. We have received professional advice ( Elm Tree Services) that they require updated pollarding. The trees obstruct road signs, limit driver visibility and overhang into the bus stop outside. if not managed they obstruct the pavement. The professional advice is that once a tree has been pollarded it requires this treatment again periodically. We are seeking to repeat the previous tree management and prune back to original pollarded levels. In addition we have a Holly tree in the same front garden that protrudes onto the outside pavement and the bus stop - limiting public space and clear signage, plus as it is a holy tree it is a potential health and safety issue for people waiting for the bus. Elm Tree Service have advised us to request permission for a crown reduction by circa 33% plus relevant shaping. This tree does not have a TPO but we understand we are in a conservation area. - HAR/CA15 ,TPO#: 19N - T644 , TPO#: 19N - T645 , TPO#: 19N - T646 , TPO#: 19N - T647 , TPO#: 19N - T648 , TPO#: 19N - T649
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jul 2026
Received by Stockport
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Stockport took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
- APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED
- IMG_2337
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Stockport for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Stockport decided tree works applications in a median of 50 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 500 metres
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55 Parsonage Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JW
We have 4 lime trees with TPO status in front garden on corner of Parsonage Rd / Earl Rd. They were pollarded pre purchasing the property circa 28 years ago. We have obtained previous permission to have the 4 trees re- pollarded. We have received professional advice ( Elm Tree Services) that they require updated pollarding. The trees obstruct road signs, limit driver visibility and overhang into the bus stop outside. if not managed they obstruct the pavement. The professional advice is that once a tree has been pollarded it requires this treatment again periodically. We are seeking to repeat the previous tree management and prune back to original pollarded levels. In addition we have a Holly tree in the same front garden that protrudes onto the outside pavement and the bus stop - limiting public space and clear signage, plus as it is a holy tree it is a potential health and safety issue for people waiting for the bus. Elm Tree Service have advised us to request permission for a crown reduction by circa 33% plus relevant shaping. This tree does not have a TPO but we understand we are in a conservation area. - HAR/CA15 ,TPO#: 19N - T644 , TPO#: 19N - T645 , TPO#: 19N - T646 , TPO#: 19N - T647 , TPO#: 19N - T648 , TPO#: 19N - T649
Refused Trees 3 docs -
57 Parsonage Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JW
Enlarged ground floor patio door opening and new cellar window opening to the rear elevation of the property.
Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 6 docs -
10 Earl Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JS
Office room with WC and shower facilities to rear garden
Granted Householder 14 docsDomestic -
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67 Parsonage Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4JW
99% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Gatepost and Boundary Wall) and 3 (Gates) of DC/094485
Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docsSmall domestic -
54 Broomfield Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4LZ
The tree is a silver birch, as described in the relevant TPO. The tree's lower crown is coming into contact with the roof of our house, along with the roof and walls of the house next door (number 52 Broomfield Road. Prune to give 2 m clearance from buildings. HAR/CA15, TPO 19N.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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DC/100177 Awaiting decision
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DC/100180 Awaiting decision
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DC/100137 Awaiting decision
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