212 New London Road Chelmsford

Application Permitted 26/05034/TPO
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026

Description

2001/073 T14 Cedar (Marked 10 on map) - Prune back from building by 2m, remove deadwood, T15 Holly - Crown lift to 3m over footpath, cutting back by 3m max. 2017/002 T2 Purple Plum (Marked T7 on map) - Crown lift to 3m over footpath. Reason: Manage identified safety risks and prevent damage to nearby buildings, footpaths and services.

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