1 Luke Allsopp Square, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM10 7FJ

Approved 25/01615/TPO - Works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM10 7FJ
Type
Works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order

Description

Application for tree works subject to a tree preservation order: T1 – Oak (Quercus Robur) 14 m high, 10m crown spread, Reduce back 25% property side, lift 2m over building and crown clean, T2 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) – 14m high (dead) Fell as close as possible to ground level, T3 – Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) 18m high. Reduce back 0.5m over property.

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#65 of 282

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 282. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barking and Dagenham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

Barking and Dagenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 282
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 282
135%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #1 of 282
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #11 of 282
37%
Minor dwellings approved
75 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
31%
Change of use approved
74 decided
713
Total decisions
241 refused in 2025