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1 Copse - Mixed Pine & Goat or Grey Willow restricting lawn access and light. Removal of low hanging branches (to provide circa 2m clearance). 2 Large multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow restricting access and light. Over lawn, removal of low hanging branches (circa 2m); Over drive - removal of two branches restricting vehicle access. 3 Large multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow restricting access and light. Over lawn, removal of low hanging branches (circa 2m) for access and light and removal of one overlarge branch/growth to east & general pruning to maintain light to house. 4 Overgrown and mostly self seeded wooded area including Goat or Grey Willow, Holly, Elder and Laurel restricting light and causing gutter blockages to garage and Grade II* listed orangery:- Pruning/reduction to maintain nominal 45 degree angle from gutters. 5 Medium size multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow - self seeded, growing through paving and blocking light to greenhouse. Total removal. 6 Self seeded poor quality Sycamore growing at base of 6ft garden wall. Total removal. 7 Medium size, dense, self seeded Hazelnut restricting light & garden access. Removal of lower branches/suckers. 8 Small self seeded Hazelnut restricting footpath. Total removal.

HIGHFIELD HOUSE, HILPERTON ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7JP

ClosedReference: PL/2025/09839Wiltshire Council

Application location

HIGHFIELD HOUSE, HILPERTON ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7JP

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Application summary

Status
Closed
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
Not published
Validated
17 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Application overview

1 Copse - Mixed Pine & Goat or Grey Willow restricting lawn access and light. Removal of low hanging branches (to provide circa 2m clearance). 2 Large multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow restricting access and light. Over lawn, removal of low hanging branches (circa 2m); Over drive - removal of two branches restricting vehicle access. 3 Large multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow restricting access and light. Over lawn, removal of low hanging branches (circa 2m) for access and light and removal of one overlarge branch/growth to east & general pruning to maintain light to house. 4 Overgrown and mostly self seeded wooded area including Goat or Grey Willow, Holly, Elder and Laurel restricting light and causing gutter blockages to garage and Grade II* listed orangery:- Pruning/reduction to maintain nominal 45 degree angle from gutters. 5 Medium size multi trunk Goat or Grey Willow - self seeded, growing through paving and blocking light to greenhouse. Total removal. 6 Self seeded poor quality Sycamore growing at base of 6ft garden wall. Total removal. 7 Medium size, dense, self seeded Hazelnut restricting light & garden access. Removal of lower branches/suckers. 8 Small self seeded Hazelnut restricting footpath. Total removal.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/2025/09839
Ward
Trowbridge Adcroft ED
Parish
Trowbridge CP

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Sketch PlanPlan · PDF17 Dec 2025View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF17 Dec 2025View
Decision Notice · PDF21 Jan 2026View

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