Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane RM2 5JR

Undecided T0055.26
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM2 5JR

Description

T1 Pine Tree Reduce the southern side (overhanging building) by 2-3m and selectively reduce remaining tree to leave a natural and balanced canopy. T2 Cedar tree Reduce away from the main building 1.5-2m Heavily reduce the large limb that has developed a stress fracture. T3 Lime tree Pollard back into previous points. 3.0m worth of growth

2.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#233 of 282

Havering ranks #153 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #275 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #258 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #153 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 282
43%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
25%
Change of use approved
100 decided
1,476
Total decisions
401 refused in 2025