The Rodney North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ

Pending Consideration 26/05621/CAT
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM3 4TQ

Description

T1 - Ash - Remove deadwood. Reason - Overhanging car park, concerns for customers cars. T2 - Ash - Remove deadwood. Reason - Overhanging car park, concerns for customers cars. T3 - Walnut - 4m Crown lift. Reason - Overhanging car park. T4 - Cyprus fir - Reduction of up to 10m. Reason - Obstructing light, concerns for neighbour. T5 - Unknown species - Remove sub leading bough closest to garage and cut remaining overhang to give a 2m clearance. Reason - Overhanging garage.

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