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PermittedTRE/2026/0904Submitted 3 months agoTree works

Park Nook Cottage 27 The Common Quarndon Derby Derbyshire DE22 5LD

Proposed Works Description The proposed works involve the reduction and ongoing management of a row of overgrown self-seeded sycamore trees within the property boundary. The trees have become excessively tall and dense and are now causing significant shading to the garden area. The intention is to reduce the row of sycamores to an approximate maintained height of 10 feet in order to: retain privacy screening between neighbouring properties, improve natural light into the garden, and allow for future manageable maintenance of the trees in a controlled manner. The works are intended as a long-term management approach rather than complete removal. In addition, three ivy-covered tree stumps are proposed to be removed to ground level. The stumps currently require ongoing unnecessary maintenance due to excessive ivy growth and occupy usable garden space. Their removal will improve the overall appearance and usability of the garden area while reducing future maintenance requirements. Further proposed works include a sympathetic 20% reduction of an approximately 6-foot Acer tree in order to maintain its shape and scale within the garden setting. A topiary yew hedge is also proposed to be trimmed and reshaped, as it has become overgrown due to a period of limited maintenance. The intention is to restore the hedge to a neat and manageable form while retaining its character and contribution to the garden. All works will be carried out carefully and sympathetically with consideration to the surrounding conservation area setting.

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Progress

Submitted
25 May 2026
— completed
Validated
25 May 2026
— completed
Consultation
— completed
Target date
6 Jul 2026
— completed
Decided
26 Jun 2026
— completed

Application details

Reference
TRE/2026/0904
Local authority
Amber Valley
Postcode
DE22 5LD
Ward
Duffield & Quarndon
Application type
Trees

Key dates

Submitted
25 May 2026
Validated
25 May 2026
Target decision
6 Jul 2026
Decided
26 Jun 2026

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Estimated project value

£400–£3k

Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.

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