The Green Chester Place Chelmsford Essex CM1 4NQ

Application Permitted 26/05016/TPO
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM1 4NQ

Description

T4 - Cherry - Prune back overhang to road and footpath by approximately 2 - 2.5 m. Prune remaining canopy. Reason - to maintain balance and shape. T5 - Maple - Reduce crown by approximately 1.5 m. Remove deadwood. Reason - to maintain balance and shape. T6 - Sycamore - Reduce by 5-6m back to pollard points. Reason - to maintain balance and shape. T11 & T12 - 2xNorway Maple - Reduce crowns by 1.52m. Remove dead wood. Reason - to maintain balance and shape. T13 & 14 - 2xNorway Maple - Reduce crowns by 1.5m. Reason - to maintain balance and shape. T20 - Ash - Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason - to maintain balance and shape.

7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#36 of 277

Chelmsford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #29 out of 277. 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%) #155 of 277
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #187 of 277
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #29 of 277
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 277
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