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 5AS

Full 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