5 Staffords Harlow Essex CM17 0JR

Unknown HW/TP/26/10011
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM17 0JR

Description

T16 - Lime Tree - Crown lift to 5m above ground level. Fell Basal growth, Reduce the height by approx. 5m. Reduce the sides to balance by approx. 2m T13 - Lime Tree - Crown lift to 5m above ground level. Reduce height by 5m , reduce sides by approx. 2-3m to balance T12 - Lime Tree - Reduce height by 6-7m to previous cutting points. Reduce side branches 2-3m to balance. Crown lift to 5m above ground level. Reduce large bough growing over the lawn area, by 4-5m T10 - Lime Tree - Crown lift to 5m above ground level. Reduce height by 5-6m, reduce neighbours side of Tree by 3-4m to balance with other side T9 - Pine Tree - Reduce 2 longer branches that stick out from the natural crown shape, back to a suitable point to balance with the rest of the Tree, (1 over lawn area, 1 towards the TV Aerial) Pine Tree reduce the 2 branches as they are a lot longer than the rest of the crown, reduce back into the crown to help prevent failure of the branches in the future

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#169 of 277

Harlow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 277. Harlow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

Harlow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #237 of 277
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 277
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #65 of 277
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #122 of 277
33%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
275
Total decisions
51 refused in 2025