ST MARYS AND ST ETHELBURGA CHURCH Linton Road, Barking, Barking And Dagenham, IG11 8HG

Approved 25/00955/TPO - Works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
IG11 8HG
Type
Works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order

Description

Application for tree works subject to a tree preservation order: T1 Lime - crown reduction reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metres from the tips and lift canopy up to 3 metres ground floor and T2 Yew - crown reduction reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metres.

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#63 of 277

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 277. 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%) #276 of 277
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 277
135%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #1 of 277
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #11 of 277
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