Former Belstead Hall Farm White Hart Lane Springfield Chelmsford

Pending Consideration 26/05087/TPO
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026

Description

T6, T7 & T8 x3 Oaks (Marked G1 on map) - Cut back away from buildings by 2.5 to give a 3m clearance. Reason: Encroaching on buildings. T4 & T5 x2 Oaks (Marked G2 on Map) - Cut back over parking space 71 by 3m, lift over parking spaces by 3m. Reason: Encroaching on parking spaces. T3 x1 Oak (Marked T1 on map) - Fell. Reason: Dead tree.

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