5 Albury Ride Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 8XE

REGISTERED 07/26/0417/TW - Works to Trees
Council
Date received
27 May 2026
Date validated
27 May 2026
Postcode
EN8 8XE
Type
Works to Trees

Description

T1 - Mature Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea Group): Crown reduce by up to 2.5m in height and lateral spread, from approximately 17m high and 15-16m spread to approximately 14.5-15m high and 11-13m spread, pruning to suitable secondary growth points and retaining a natural crown form. Crown lift to provide approximately 5.4m clearance over the road/carriageway and approximately 4.0m clearance on the house/garden side.

Broxbourne
Planning Authority Score
3.4/10
Poor
#219 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Broxbourne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Broxbourne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #203 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #142 of 292
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #230 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #208 of 292
64%
Minor dwellings approved
47 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
52%
Change of use approved
25 decided
477
Total decisions
72 refused in 2025