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Mondoory Empsom Road KENDAL LA9 5PR

Granted Westmorland and Furness 2026/1622/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Works to tree subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 237 2012 comprising T1) Lime - Crown thin by 10% with cuts back to previous cut locations to allow more light into the garden. T2) Copper Beech - Remove branches, marked on photograph, back to the stem to leave a clean cut so the tree can heal over to prevent infection or a cavity forming. To stop the lower branches encroaching into the garden and blocking the sun

As published by the council, reference 2026/1622/TPO

Application record

Reference
2026/1622/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted As published: TPO Approved
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Decided
9 Sep 2026
Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Parish
Kendal
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
LA9 5PR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westmorland and Furness register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/0988/TPO Refused

    Mondoory Empsom Road Kendal LA9 5PR

    South Lakeland DC TPO No 237 2012 - T1) Lime Tree, crown lift and crown thin. T2) Beach tree, remove two small lower branches. To allow more light into the garden

    Decided 8 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by Westmorland and Furness

  2. 25 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: TPO Approved

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 9 September 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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  • Mondoory Empsom Road Kendal LA9 5PR

    2026/0988/TPO Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    South Lakeland DC TPO No 237 2012 - T1) Lime Tree, crown lift and crown thin. T2) Beach tree, remove two small lower branches. To allow more light into the garden

    Refused Trees 4 docs

  • Mondoory Empsom Road KENDAL LA9 5PR

    2026/1622/TPO Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Works to tree subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 237 2012 comprising T1) Lime - Crown thin by 10% with cuts back to previous cut locations to allow more light into the garden. T2) Copper Beech - Remove branches, marked on photograph, back to the stem to leave a clean cut so the tree can heal over to prevent infection or a cavity forming. To stop the lower branches encroaching into the garden and blocking the sun

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 41 Empsom Road KENDAL LA9 5PR

    2025/2163/HOU Submitted 7 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Conversion of external stores to living accommodation, single-storey side extension, and external rendering of existing house

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
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  • Mondoory Empsom Road Kendal LA9 5PR

    2026/0988/TPO Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

    South Lakeland DC TPO No 237 2012 - T1) Lime Tree, crown lift and crown thin. T2) Beach tree, remove two small lower branches. To allow more light into the garden

    Refused Trees 4 docs

  • 41 Empsom Road KENDAL LA9 5PR

    2025/2163/HOU Submitted 7 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Conversion of external stores to living accommodation, single-storey side extension, and external rendering of existing house

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic

  • 28 Empsom Road Kendal LA9 5PS

    2025/1686/HOU Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

    Proposed single and two storey extensions to the side and rear, together with associated landscaping and parking.

    Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
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    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Trees