50 Balsdean Road Brighton BN2 6PF Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
This application is to request a crown lift, of tree T8. The approximately 85 year old copper beech tree (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) is looking strong and healthy, but one of its two lowest branches is now getting very close to touching the roof and television aerial of our neighbour's house in Treetops Close, to the SE of the tree. This application is to request that this and possibly the other lowest branch, opposite the nuisance one, be removed by a professional tree surgeon, in the autumn or winter this year, close to the trunk. The second branch removal request is to maintain the balance of the tree. Similar work was approved and successfully completed some years ago. The scars have healed nicely. My mother and I would be happy for a site visit; the 1/4 acre woodland garden contains a large number of rare and unusual trees and shrubs which a tree specialist may like to see. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 52.
Documents 20
Plans & drawings 4
Application forms 1
Other documents 15
Site constraints 6
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Important details
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Application type
- Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
- Postcode
- BN2 6PF
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Woodingdean
- Case officer
- Show
- Applicant
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Decision outlook
Day 52, past Brighton and Hove's usual 30 days for tree and landscaping works. 98% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 17 Nov 2026.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Brighton and Hove in the last twelve months, from validation. Brighton and Hove decision record →
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Last counted 24 Sept 2026
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- Env. assessment
- No
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26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
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