Planning application
Westmead Open Space , Pewsham Way, Chippenham , SN15 3GW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Targeted pruning of Willow (T1, T2, T3) - Removal of limbs; T4 & T5 - 2 self-seeded trees/shrubs - Removal
As published by the council, reference PL/2026/00985
Application record
- Reference
- PL/2026/00985
- Type
- Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
- Status
- Closed
- Decision
- Granted As published: No Objection
- Received
- 13 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 13 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 25 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Chippenham Hardens & Central ED;Chippenham Pewsham ED
- Parish
- Chippenham CP
- Postcode
- SN15 3GW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Feb 2026
Received by Wiltshire
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25 Mar 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Wiltshire granted permission on 25 March 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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