4 Furlongs Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4BW

Awaiting decision 26/00013/S211
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
SS16 4BW

Description

Oak (T1)To reduce the tree by 30% in overall canopy, estimated at 4 meters in height and 4 meters in spread. From 20 meters in height to 16 meters in height. From EW 20 Meters spread to EW 16 Meters. To lift lower branches to crown break, estimated 6 meters from ground level. To thin branches by 10% and dead wood, significant branches.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#133 of 282

Basildon ranks #108 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Basildon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #209 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #108 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #55 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
52 decided
781
Total decisions
123 refused in 2025