Planning application
23 Sulby Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Pollarding of 1no. Lime Tree (T1) leaving a 8m stump and crown reduce 2no. Oak trees (T2 and T3) by up to 3m over entire canopy
As published by the council, reference TA/2023/0689
Application record
- Reference
- TA/2023/0689
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 6 Jun 2023
- Validated
- 6 Jun 2023
- Ward
- Apley Castle
- Parish
- Hadley and Leegomery
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TF1 6FP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jun 2023
Received by Telford and Wrekin
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23 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 August 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Telford and Wrekin took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Gavin Tree Specialists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Tarporley
Active · incorporated 2014 · Tarporley
13 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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See their track recordWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Telford and Wrekin for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Telford and Wrekin decided tree works applications in a median of 39 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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19 Sulby Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FP
Crown reduction by up to 3m and removal of rubbing branches to 1no. Lime Tree
Granted Trees 5 docs -
21 Sulby Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FP
99% historically approved · decision due ~28 Nov
Crown reduction to 1no. Oak tree
Awaiting decision Trees -
12 Dalby Close, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FJ & 9 Sulby Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FP
99% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul
Works to lime Tree, 25-30% reduction back to previous reduction pollard points, minor crown lift 2-3m and works to neighbouring oak tree, cut back overhanging branches by 6ft
Awaiting decision Trees -
22 Heatherdale, Apley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 6YP
91% historically approved · decision due ~1 May
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Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1Small domestic -
22 Heatherdale, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6YP
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Granted Full applications Extension 7 docsSmall domestic -
3 Kestrel Court, Apley, Telford, TF1 6FN
91% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov
First floor extension above existing garage
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
Other tree works applications
In Telford and Wrekin
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TWC/2026/0649 Granted
7 Belle Vue Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7QN
Removal of 2no. branches and crown reduction by upto 4m to 1no. Willow tree
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TWC/2026/0645 Granted
6 Turners Lane, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8JT
Crown and all round reduction by up to 3m to 1no. Beech tree and 1no. Holly tree
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TWC/2026/0636 Granted
Shoemakers Cottage, 28 High Street, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8JR
Crown reduction by up to 2.5m to 1no. Apple tree (T1), re pollarding of 1no. Weeping Willow tree (T2), removal of three lowest limbs to 1no. Yew tree (T3), partial removal of large stem to 1no. Western Red Cedar (T4), height reduction by up to 4m to 1no. Variegated Holly tree (T5), height reduction by up to 5m to 2no. Leylandi trees, height reduction by up to 5m. to Leylandi hedge (H1), height reduction by up to 4m to 2no. Holly trees and reduction of overhanging branches by up to 2m. to 1no. Yew tree (T6)
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TWC/2026/0628 Granted
16 Wallshead Way, Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9JF
Overall crown reduction by up to 3m to 1no. Oak tree (T1)
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TWC/2026/0587 Withdrawn
9 The Horseshoes, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7GG
Crown reduction by up to 2m to 1no. Silver Birch tree (T1)