DC/26/00982 decided approve
Last updated 16/04/2026, 18:17
Application to fell three oak trees in a Conservation Area due to disease and structural concerns.
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
Rockalls Road, Polstead, Colchester, CO6 5AS
CO6 5ASFull Proposal
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak ( T1) Fell to ground level Oak (T2) Fell to ground level due to the tree being infected with Acute Oak Decline (Bacterial disease) canopy is very sparse containing lots of dead / dieing branches becoming unsafe. (Photos show multiple signs of weeping dark fluid commonly associated with AOD Oak ( T3) Fell Oak to ground Level due to a large wound approx 1.5m long at the base of the tree which is allowing disease & bacteria in. The crown is also showing signs of decline & could potential lead to complete structural failure.
Application Timeline
- Application Registered
- 09/03/2026
- Application Validated
- 10/03/2026
- Target Decision Date
- 21/04/2026
- Committee Date
- N/A
- Decision Made
- 16/04/2026
- Decision Issued
- 16/04/2026
Case Officer
Applicant
Mr Ben Bruce