Kellers Duck Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JU Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0879/TCA - Tree Works Notification Approved

Proposal

Reduce the spread of 1 no. mature Yew by raising crown to reduce/remove lowest branches and taper the upper branches more narrowly by up to 20% while retaining height and reduce crown of 1 no. large mature Sycamore overhanging our property and neighbouring property by 30%… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Apr 2026
Approved
22 Apr 2026

Approved on 22 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Tree Works Notification
Postcode
CB11 4JU
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
Littlebury, Chesterford And Wendens Loft
Parish
Wendens Ambo
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Tree No Objections
Decision date
22 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14845538
Env. assessment
No
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#85 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Uttlesford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Uttlesford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Uttlesford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #35 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #31 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
252 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,261
Total decisions
293 refused in 2025