Cock Farm North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ

No Objection 25/05734/CAT
Council
Date received
15 Jan 2026
Date validated
15 Jan 2026
Postcode
CM3 4TQ

Description

x1 Field Maple (Marked Tree A) - Height reduction to of 4 metres. Crown reduction from of 2.5m. Reason: Reduce root expansion near footings and drains. x1 Holly Tree (Marked C on map) - Height reduction of 1.5. Trim and shape of width by 1.5m. Reason: Promote new growth and inner vitality and to stop root expansion. Improve aesthetics and to increase light to neighbouring garden and house. x1 Beech Tree (Marked B on map) Height reduction of 2.5m, trim and shape width by 1.5m. Reason: Promote new growth and inner vitality and to stop root expansion. To improve aesthetics and to increase light to neighbouring garden and house. x1 Unknown species Tree (Marked D on map) - Height reduction of 3m, reduction of width by 1m. Reason: Promote new growth and inner vitality and to stop root expansion. x1 Unknown species (Marked E on map) - Height reduction of 1m, reduction of width by 0.8m. Reason: To promote new growth and inner vitality stop root expansion.

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