8 Shelsley Drive Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01014/TPOBAS - Works To Trees Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Crown thin oak tree by 20%, limited to epicormic growth and only to include branches up to a maximum of 10cm diameter (i.e. secondary growth only and no structural branches). (T37 of ) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Sept 2026
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Validated
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 10 Nov 2026, from Basildon's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents 1

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

SSSI 82 m away: Langdon Ridge SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Basildon built-up area; Green belt 82 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £355,000 in November 2004. Detached house, freehold.

4 November 2004£355,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area137 m² (1,475 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (71 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsTimber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
Works To Trees
Postcode
SS16 6NA
Received
18 Sept 2026
Validated
21 Sept 2026
Ward
Langdon Hills
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. Basildon usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 50.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
68%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
100%go to committee

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Basildon in the last twelve months, from validation. Basildon decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 30 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15235302
Planning Portal ref
PP-15235302
Statutory expiry
15 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2017 Approved
Crown reduction of 1-1.5 metres of oak tree (T37 of TPO/21/83)
17/01365/TPOBAS
2017 Approved
Crown reduction of 1-1.5 metres of oak tree (T37 of TPO/21/83)
17/01365/TPOBAS
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
20 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
TPO/21/83: T6 Oak - Crown Reduction of 3m, Crown Thinning to allow light into the garden…
24/00325/TPOBAS
2024 Approved
20 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
TPO/21/83: T6 Oak - Crown Reduction of 3m, Crown Thinning to allow light into the garden…
24/00325/TPOBAS
2023 Approved
6 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Crown reduction by 0.5 metres of Oak tree (T5 of TPO/21/83)
23/00181/TPOBAS
2023 Approved
6 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Crown reduction by 0.5 metres of Oak tree (T5 of TPO/21/83)
23/00181/TPOBAS
2023 Approved
6 Shelsley Drive Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NA
Proposed re-model including two-storey side/front extension and canopied porch (revised s…
23/00036/FULL
2023 Approved
6 Shelsley Drive Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NA
Proposed re-model including two-storey side/front extension and canopied porch (revised s…
23/00036/FULL
2022 Refused
6 Shelsley Drive Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NA
Proposed re-model including two-storey side / front extension and canopied porch.
22/00531/FULL
2022 Refused
6 Shelsley Drive Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NA
Proposed re-model including two-storey side / front extension and canopied porch.
22/00531/FULL
2022 Approved
35 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension linked to garage
22/00399/FULL
2022 Approved
35 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension linked to garage
22/00399/FULL
2021 Approved
7 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
TPO/06/84 - Canopy on all Oak trees to be crown reduced by 3-4m.
21/00707/TPOBAS
2020 Approved
10 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
2m crown reduce Oak tree back to old pruning points (T62 - T1 on sketch plan); and 2m cro…
20/01654/TPOBAS
2020 Approved
10 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
2m crown reduce Oak tree back to old pruning points (T62 - T1 on sketch plan); and 2m cro…
20/01654/TPOBAS
2020 Approved
35 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Crown reduce by 1.5m and a lateral reduction of up to 2m. Removal of the lowest two branc…
20/00641/TPOBAS
2020 Approved
35 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Crown reduce by 1.5m and a lateral reduction of up to 2m. Removal of the lowest two branc…
20/00641/TPOBAS
2019 Approved
9 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Reduction by 1.5 metres overall and crown raise by 3 metres of oak tree (T35 of TPO/21/83)
19/01126/TPOBAS
2019 Approved
9 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Reduction by 1.5 metres overall and crown raise by 3 metres of oak tree (T35 of TPO/21/83)
19/01126/TPOBAS
2019 Approved
1 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Two storey side extension & alterations to existing conservatory
19/00138/FULL
2019 Approved
1 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Two storey side extension & alterations to existing conservatory
19/00138/FULL
2018 Approved
6 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Crown reduction by 0.5 metres of Oak tree (T5 of TPO/21/83)
18/01325/TPOBAS
2017 Approved
1 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Replacement of glazed conservatory with single storey side and single storey rear extensi…
17/00290/FULL
2017 Approved
1 The Firle Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6NB
Replacement of glazed conservatory with single storey side and single storey rear extensi…
17/00290/FULL
2017 Approved
15 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Erection of a two storey side extension (Revised scheme)
17/00140/FULL
2017 Approved
15 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Erection of a two storey side extension (Revised scheme)
17/00140/FULL
2016 Refused
15 Prescott Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6LZ
Erect two storey side extension
16/00907/FULL
Basildon
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Basildon ranks #145 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Basildon is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Basildon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #165 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #253 of 296
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #145 of 296
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #63 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
132 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
53 decided
806
Total decisions
108 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.