58 Hamilton Crescent Warley Essex CM14 5ES

Approved 26/00052/TPO
Council
Date received
19 Jan 2026
Date validated
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
CM14 5ES

Description

Tree Species: Oak (Quercus species) Proposed Works: Removal of the lowest overhanging limb extending over the outbuilding/shed at No. 60, together with the removal of deadwood as necessary. All other parts of the tree will be retained. Reason for Works: The limb overhangs an area used by a young family and their children and presents an ongoing safety concern. The tree is also shedding deadwood, with material regularly falling from the canopy. The proposed works are limited and targeted, intended solely to remove the immediate risk while retaining the remainder of the Oak tree and preserving its overall structure and long-term health. Additional Information: Although the client has been advised that the tree may be subject to a Tree Preservation Order, the TPO map appears to show the tree as being associated with No. 56 rather than No. 60. This application is therefore being submitted to clarify the tree's status and to ensure that any necessary consent is obtained prior to undertaking the works. All works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998: Tree Work - Recommendations TPO180/1992

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Planning Authority Score
#279 of 282

Brentwood is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #261 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Brentwood decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #222 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #261 of 282
67%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #269 of 282
79%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
17 decided
742
Total decisions
124 refused in 2025