58 Wallenger Avenue Romford RM2 6ER

Undecided T0038.26
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
RM2 6ER

Description

I wish to notify you of my intention to carry out an overall crown reduction of an overhanging oak tree by approximately 3 metres, returning it to its previous pruning points. The reason for this is that it currently restricts a significant amount of light to my garden at 58 Wallenger Avenue. The tree is located on the neighbouring property, on the opposite side of the fence. The tree is situated approximately 2 metres beyond the boundary fence, within the conservation area. The tree owners have agreed for me to submit this application and to undertake the works at my own cost upon approval. All works will be carried out carefully to ensure the continued health of the tree.

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#257 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #197 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #197 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #201 of 292
43%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
25%
Change of use approved
100 decided
1,476
Total decisions
401 refused in 2025