Planning application
UTT/26/1075/TPO
Rutlands Evelyn Road Willows Green Essex CM3 1QQ
Proposal
Works to 1no. Taxus baccata (T2- Yew) including reduction of the outer crown by up to 30% to suitable growth points, shortening of extended lateral branches to contain the spread, maintenance of a flowing, natural crown shape (no topping or lopping) removal of any dead, diseased, or damaged wood encountered during the works
As published by the council, reference UTT/26/1075/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 May 2026
Received by Uttlesford
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29 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Tree Rejected
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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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UTT/26/1665/TPO Granted
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UTT/20/2320/LB Refused
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UTT/22/1295/DOC Decided
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UTT/22/1266/DOC Decided
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UTT/22/1032/FUL Granted
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UTT/22/0678/NMA Granted
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Non material amendment to UTT/21/1917/DFO - addition of condition No. 10 - listing approved plans.
Other trees applications
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UTT/26/1852/TPO Granted
2 St Johns Crescent Stansted Essex CM24 8JT
Works to 5 no. Pine: removal of deadwood and Ivy from all trees; T3 - Remove the split/ cracked limb back to a suitable growing point or branch collar; All trees - Crown raise to a maximum height of 5.2m over the highway, and crown raise to maximum of 3m over the driveway of 2 St Johns Crescent, Stansted. Pruning cuts are to remain below 50mm diameter.
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UTT/26/1930/TCA Awaiting decision
Estate Managers Office Elm Grove Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1NA
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UTT/26/1942/TCA Awaiting decision
Ashdon Village Hall Crown Hill Bartlow Road Ashdon Saffron Walden CB10 2HA
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UTT/26/1665/TPO Granted
Rutlands Evelyn Road Willows Green Essex CM3 1QQ
1 no. mature Taxus baccata - overall crown reduction of approx. 2m of the trees height and lateral spread, including crown reshaping to maintain a natural, balanced form appropriate to the species.
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UTT/26/1924/TPO Awaiting decision
Western House 2 Cambridge Road Stansted Essex CM24 8BZ
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