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Fresh Fields Nicholson Lane PENRITH CA11 7UL

Granted Westmorland and Furness 2026/1066/TCA Tree in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

S211 Notification Conservation Area tree works: Reduce 2 x Silver Birch by approximately a third in height and shorten lateral branches to retain a balanced crown.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1066/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/1066/TCA
Type
Tree in Conservation Area
Status
Determined
Decision
Tree CA No Objection
Received
22 May 2026
Validated
22 May 2026
Decided
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Penrith North
Parish
Penrith
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
CA11 7UL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 May 2026

    Received by Westmorland and Furness

  2. 3 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Tree CA No Objection

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westmorland and Furness granted permission on 3 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

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  • Applegarth Nicholson Lane PENRITH CA11 7UL

    2025/2105/TCA Submitted 29 Oct 2025 0m away

    S211 Notification, works to trees in conservation area - 1 – Golden Elm Reduce by height and spread by up to 1/3rd. Approximately 1-2 metres in height & spread. Resulting in a finished height of 8-10 metres and a spread of 6-8 metres. 2 – Ornamental Thorn Target prune to create crown separation from, and frame Golden Elm (neighbouring). Reduction in height and spread of circa 1 metre, resulting in a finished height of 3-4 ms and a spread of 2-3 metres. 3 – Pear. Reduce lateral Growth of 2 / 3 lowest branches by approximately 1/3 to suitable growth points to reduce loading. Reduce upper canopy by 30-60cms to re-balance. 4 – Silver Birch. Crown reduce by 2-4 metres in height, resulting in a finished height of 12-15 ms, and thin by approximately 10%. 5 – Leylandii Hedge. Chamfer inside and flatten onto top, merge to follow ground level. Maintaining inside and top edges. 6 – Beech/ Laburnum. Beech topiary and multi stemmed Laburnum – having formed companion shelter. Removal of Laburnum due to poor structure and age. Reduce and re-shape companion Beech to maintain screen and shape. 7 – Beech Topiary. Reduce by approximately 2-4 feet in height, reducing the width to replicate shape / balance – but as a smaller bush.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Stanhill Nicholson Lane Penrith CA11 7UL

    2026/1047/HOU Submitted 20 May 2026 0m away

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  • Stanhill Nicholson Lane PENRITH CA11 7UL

    2026/1341/TCA Submitted 1 Jul 2026 0m away

    S211 Notification; Conservation Area tree works for various trees and hedges within property boundary.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Land behind Fellside Nicholson Lane Penrith CA11 7UL

    2026/0231/FPA Submitted 29 Jan 2026 0m away

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  • Applegarth Nicholson Lane PENRITH CA11 7UL

    2025/2105/TCA Submitted 29 Oct 2025 0m away

    S211 Notification, works to trees in conservation area - 1 – Golden Elm Reduce by height and spread by up to 1/3rd. Approximately 1-2 metres in height & spread. Resulting in a finished height of 8-10 metres and a spread of 6-8 metres. 2 – Ornamental Thorn Target prune to create crown separation from, and frame Golden Elm (neighbouring). Reduction in height and spread of circa 1 metre, resulting in a finished height of 3-4 ms and a spread of 2-3 metres. 3 – Pear. Reduce lateral Growth of 2 / 3 lowest branches by approximately 1/3 to suitable growth points to reduce loading. Reduce upper canopy by 30-60cms to re-balance. 4 – Silver Birch. Crown reduce by 2-4 metres in height, resulting in a finished height of 12-15 ms, and thin by approximately 10%. 5 – Leylandii Hedge. Chamfer inside and flatten onto top, merge to follow ground level. Maintaining inside and top edges. 6 – Beech/ Laburnum. Beech topiary and multi stemmed Laburnum – having formed companion shelter. Removal of Laburnum due to poor structure and age. Reduce and re-shape companion Beech to maintain screen and shape. 7 – Beech Topiary. Reduce by approximately 2-4 feet in height, reducing the width to replicate shape / balance – but as a smaller bush.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Fresh Fields Nicholson Lane PENRITH CA11 7UL

    2026/1066/TCA Submitted 22 May 2026 0m away

    S211 Notification Conservation Area tree works: Reduce 2 x Silver Birch by approximately a third in height and shorten lateral branches to retain a balanced crown.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

In Westmorland and Furness

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    Notification under Section 211 for works to trees within a Conservation Area comprising the trimming of regrowth to Yew trees and vegetation at the side of the property

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    14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1614/TCA Granted

    33 Mitchelgate Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH LA6 2BE

    Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 Rowan - Reduction around 25-30% leaf cover to keep shape and size

    14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1582/TCA Granted

    Castlehead South Lodge Lindale Road GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6QU

    Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 & T2 Ash - deadwood and reduce canopy by 30% to make safe, manage and try to preserve. T3 & T4 Ash - fell, ash die back, close proximity to road

    11 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/1578/TCA Granted

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    Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 - Gleditsia Honey Locust, reduce crown by 3m. T2 - Apple x 2 (updated), reduce crown by 3m. T3 - Cherry, reduce crown by 3m

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