Oak House Mill Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SB

Pending Consideration 26/05054/TPO
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM3 4SB

Description

G1 (G2 on map) 3 x Oak: Remove significant deadwood greater than 25mm diameter throughout the crown. Undertake a selective crown reduction of approx 2.5m to suitable secondary growth points to reduce end weight whilst maintaining the natural shape and balanced form of the trees. Reason: Routine arboricultural maintenance to remove significant deadwood and reduce the risk of branch failure over the driveway, garage and adjacent property. A selective crown reduction is proposed to reduce end weight and maintain the long-term health, structural integrity and amenity value of the trees in accordance with good arboricultural practice.

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