The Grove Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LJ

Application Permitted 26/05010/TPO
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
4 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM3 4LJ

Description

All within W1: (T3 on site plan) Oak up to 2 m reduction to the northwestern aspect to suitable pruning points as the tree is heavily weighted over the workshop building, the tree has been suppressed and formed a distinctive form with a heavy lean; (G1 on site plan) - Located south side of workshop- x3 Oaks reduce north side limbs on oak trees by 2-3m to give better clearance and reduce end weight; (T4 on site plan) oak in decline pollard tree to a 4 meter monolith to preserve tree for habitat. The majority of the trees canopy is dead, it is clear the tree is under a lot of stress. It lays approximately 3 meters from the road, for health and safety reasons it would be beneficial to reduce the tree to a 4 meter monolith and give the tree a chance to re generate at a safe height; (G2 on site plan) remove dead wood on trees along road side

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