30 Elder Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LU Data via plota.co.uk

26/01136/TPOBAS - Works To Trees Awaiting decision

Proposal

- T1 Oak - Fell. he tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability 45 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0DB Estimated costs of repair to the building are ?61,600 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and ?6,365 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = ?67,965 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Oct 2026
✓
Validated
20 Oct 2026
✓
Consultation
20 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 14 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 5 Dec 2026 and 12 Dec 2026, from Basildon's recent tree and landscaping works.

Comments are open until 13 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Wickford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 21 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 2

Last sold for £315,000 in May 2008. Detached house, freehold.

27 May 2008£315,000
26 May 2005£249,995

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

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Important details

Council
Basildon
Application type
Works To Trees
Postcode
SS12 0LU
Received
19 Oct 2026
Validated
20 Oct 2026
Ward
Castledon And Crouch
Parish
Wickford Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 8 of the 56-day target. Basildon usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 50.

Day 848 days to the 56-day target
67%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.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15307074
Planning Portal ref
PP-15307074
Neighbours
20 Oct 2026
Consultation
20 Oct 2026
Comments by
13 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
14 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
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

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