Muggeridge Farm Maltings Road Battlesbridge Wickford Essex SS11 7RF

No Objection 26/05618/CAT
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
SS11 7RF

Description

T1 - Weeping Willow - Initiate new Pollard reduction schedule to entire tree structure by removing approximately 8.0 meters of upright and lateral growth, leaving the tree structure in Pollard form at approximately 10.0 meters tall, Tidy previous structural limb tear over the garden area and building to North, Remove 6-8m lateral branch to Northwest where this has previously split, Remove all major deadwood present within the canopy. Reason - To maintain tree in pollard form for longevity and ease of future maintenance. To prevent structural limb failure causing severe damage to under storey buildings.

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