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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.

The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

DecidedReference: DC/26/00982Babergh District Council

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The Brambles Rockalls Road Polstead Colchester Suffolk CO6 5AS

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
10 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
21 Apr 2026
Local authority
Babergh District Council

Application overview

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.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/00982
Alternative references
PP-14763317
Ward
Brett Vale
Parish
Polstead

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DocumentPublishedAction
WORKS TO TCA - RAISE NO OBJECTIONSDecision · PDF16 Apr 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF9 Mar 2026View
TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing9 Mar 2026View

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Raise No Objection
WORKS TO TCA - RAISE NO OBJECTIONS
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