5 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR Data via plota.co.uk

26/05109/TPO Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T15 - Oak - Reduce the crown of the tree to previous reduction points by removing no more than 2m, pruning to previous pruning points. Reason - to maintain the balance of the crown and a natural shape. To maintain the tree a suitable size for it's location and so it does not cause damage to the adjacent building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 May 2026
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Approved
10 Jul 2026

Approved on 10 Jul 2026 · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM3 5GR
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Decision date
10 Jul 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14941677

Historical activity at this location

25 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Approved
T12 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m. T14 - Oak - reduce overhan…
20/05146/TPO
2020 Approved
T12 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m. T14 - Oak - reduce overhan…
20/05146/TPO
2018 Approved
T20 Oak - Fell to ground level. Reason: 2.4m from house, overhanging roof closure, contin…
18/05084/TPO
2016 Approved
T14 oak - adjacent to 5 Starboard - crown lift dropper branches overhanging drive and gar…
16/05012/TPO
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
10 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Single storey rear extension
25/00745/FUL
2021 Refused
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Oak T7 Fell - This tree has grown significantly in size. The tree is a poor specimen and…
21/05042/TPO
2020 Approved
27 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Front porch extension, alterations to fenestration to side elevation
20/01914/FUL
2020 Approved
27 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Front porch extension, alterations to fenestration to side elevation
20/01914/FUL
2020 Approved
2 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Construction of 3no Front Dormers
20/00884/FUL
2020 Approved
2 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Construction of loft conversion with rear dormer and 2No. Juliet balconys.
20/00883/CLOPUD
2020 Approved
2 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Construction of loft conversion with rear dormer and 2No. Juliet balconys.
20/00883/CLOPUD
2020 Approved
1 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
Oak (T1) - 1) Crown Thin Upper, Vertical canopy by 20% of leaf area to alleviate weight a…
20/05049/TPO
2020 Approved
1 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
Oak (T1) - 1) Crown Thin Upper, Vertical canopy by 20% of leaf area to alleviate weight a…
20/05049/TPO
2018 Approved
25 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5WH
Garage conversion and external alterations
18/01022/CLOPUD
2017 Approved
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
T22 - Oak - adjacent rear of 7 Starboard View - Fell to ground level. Reason: Work requir…
17/05288/TPO
2017 Approved
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5GR
T22 - Oak - adjacent rear of 7 Starboard View - Fell to ground level. Reason: Work requir…
17/05288/TPO
2017 Approved
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T7 to T11 Oaks adjacent to 7 Starboard View. T7 and T9 - Reduce back from property to ach…
17/05152/TPO
2017 Approved
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
T7 to T11 Oaks adjacent to 7 Starboard View. T7 and T9 - Reduce back from property to ach…
17/05152/TPO
2017 Approved
7 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Single-storey front extension with rooflight.
17/01122/FUL
2017 Approved
11 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH
T16 Oak - in rear of garden. Works: crown lift to 5m on applicant's property side. If nec…
17/05096/TPO
2017 Approved
11 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH
T16 Oak - in rear of garden. Works: crown lift to 5m on applicant's property side. If nec…
17/05096/TPO
2017 Approved
29 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01548/FUL (Raising of existing roof. Con…
16/01548/NMAT/1
2017 Approved
29 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01548/FUL (Raising of existing roof. Con…
16/01548/NMAT/1
2016 Approved
1 The Spinnaker South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GL
Single storey rear extension
16/01978/CLOPUD
2016 Approved
29 Starboard View South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GR
Raising of existing roof. Conversion of loft with 3 front dormers and 1 rear box dormer.
16/01548/FUL
Chelmsford
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#45 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions

Chelmsford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #23 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #188 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #23 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #19 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,304
Total decisions
168 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings