1 Vulliamy Close, Chingford, London, E4 6JQ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 261415 - Works to Protected Trees
Date received
12 Jun 2026
Postcode
E4 6JQ
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

Works to trees protected by preservation order. Oak (T1) - Selective lateral reduction of branches overhanging the roof and guttering by up to 2m. Prune back to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice. Remove minor deadwood where present. Oak (T2) - Crown reduction/cutback of overhanging branches by up to 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points where practicable. Crown spread to be reduced approximately to the existing rear fence line. Remove minor dead, damaged or crossing branches encountered during the works. Data via plota.co.uk

Waltham Forest
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#116 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Waltham Forest is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #80 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Waltham Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Waltham Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #284 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #284 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #80 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #25 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
56 decided
1,391
Total decisions
332 refused in the year to March 2026