2 Gate Field Runwell Wickford SS11 7FX

Pending Consideration 26/05080/TPO
Council
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
SS11 7FX

Description

G5 - 1x Cypress (labelled 518 on site plan) - Fell. Reason - its poor/sparse form and being crowded out by adjacent trees. G5 - 1x Cypress (labelled 1 on site plan) - Crown reduction by up to 3m. Reason - To manage the trees size due to its proximity to the property and increase light to the garden. G5 - 1x Cypress (labelled 2 on site plan) Fell. Reason - its poor/sparse form and being crowded out by adjacent trees.

7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#38 of 282

Chelmsford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #29 out of 282. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #192 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #29 of 282
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,291
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025