The Stock Surgery Common Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9NF

No Objection 26/05608/CAT
Council
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Jan 2026
Postcode
CM4 9NF

Description

T2 and T3 - Sycamore Trees - Reduce by 2-2.5m. Reason - Light access, general maintenance. LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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