The Larches Rectory Road Orsett Essex RM16 3EH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00483/TPOCA - Application TPO Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 = To reduce 1 x conifer tree by 2.0/2.5mtrs and face up the sides. General maintenance - Light access Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Approved
15 Jun 2026

Approved on 15 Jun 2026 · Chief Planning Officer Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Thurrock
Planning Authority Score
6/10
Average
#101 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Thurrock is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #27 out of 292. Thurrock is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Thurrock decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #27 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #52 of 292
60%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
43 decided
711
Total decisions
132 refused in 2025