Eskdale Avenue, Chesham - Tree Consultation

Overview

Buckinghamshire Highways is proposing to introduce removal of 15 trees in Eskdale Avenue, Chesham to improve the accessibility and safety of the footway for pedestrians and people using wheeled mobility.

Eskdale Avenue contains trees outside house numbers 1, 27, 32, 34, 43, 55, 60, 88, 90, 103, 105, 109, 122A, 127 and Chesham Eskdale Avenue bus stop (1 - west bound), several of which obstruct footways and have caused surface and kerb damage.

An Arboricultural survey was conducted in 2024, and a feasibility report was prepared proposing a range of options (as detailed in section 3 of the ODR attached). However, any option short of removing all 15 trees would result in residual risks to pedestrian users.

Our Proposals

The proposal includes the removal of all 15 trees located within the footway, followed by the full reconstruction of the footway and any affected sections of the carriageway. This would allow the provision of clear walking widths of approximately 1.8–2.1 metres. The works would also address existing surface defects and damaged kerbs, resulting in a safer, more accessible, and fully compliant pedestrian route.

All identified design risks related to damaged surfacing, degraded street furniture, and tree-related hazards would be fully eliminated through complete reconstruction and removal of all 15 trees.

Suitable Replacement trees need to be planted in appropriate alternative nearby locations. Engagement with Ward councillors will be undertaken to identify suitable locations. Budget for planting has been allowed for as part of the project.

Related documents

You can view the plans and related documents by clicking on the links below:

1. Officer Decision Report
2. Letter to residents
3. Statement of Reasons
4. Street Notice (This will be attached to lamp columns were possible)
5. Newspaper Advert (This will be published via Bucks Free Press, and can also be viewed online via the Public Notice Portal)

How to have your say

You can comment on the proposals in one of the following ways:

• Complete the online survey using the link at the end of this page.
• Email us at:  BHComms@atkinsrealis.com
• Write to us at Design Services, Buckinghamshire Highways, Floor 10, Walton Street Offices, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UA.

If you have any questions you can contact us on the email above.

Please tell us of your views by 11:59pm on 24th August 2026.

What happens next

We will consider all the responses that we receive, and prepare a report to the Leader and Cabinet Member for Transport with our recommendations. 

The results of the consultation and the Council's decision will be published on this webpage. Statutory Consultees will be informed of the decision once it has been made, via the website.

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If you have questions about data and privacy, please email us on dataprotection@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or write to our Data Protection Officer at Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.