39 Hadleigh Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2DY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00387/TCA - Tree(s) in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Crown-reduce four lime trees (T1-T4) by approximately 2 m of regrowth back to previous pollard points to maintain height; crown-reduce two neighbouring trees at Creek Cottage (T5-T6) by approximately 2 m to suitable growth points to maintain shape and size; crown-reduce three central garden trees (T7-T9) by approximately 2 m to retain a 5 m crown, undertaken with hedge trimmers to maintain a neat outline; fell three dead sycamores (T11-T13) approximately 8 m high to ground level; fell one dead multi-stemmed sycamore (T10) to ground level; crown-reduce sycamores (T14-T15) by approximately 2 m to retain a 6 m crown and reduce wind load on the now open canopy; and reduce the height of conifers at 26 Laurel Close (T16) by 2 m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Approved
5 May 2026

Approved on 5 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Southend
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#209 of 296 councils
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Southend ranks #155 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Southend decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #261 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #224 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #155 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #173 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
82 decided
904
Total decisions
177 refused in the year to March 2026