17B Hall Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7RJ
Pending Consideration
26/05069/TPO
Description
G1 x2 Silver Birch closest to front of the garage - Reduce height of both trees by maximum of 3m. Pull in sides by 2.4m and by 3m on the one which is leaning towards the garage to help rebalance. Remove any deadwood and crossing branches. Reason: Tree too large for location and overhanging neighbours, garage and car park.
7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#38 of 282
Chelmsford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #29 out of 282. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #192 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #29 of 282
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,291
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025