58 Hamilton Crescent Warley Essex CM14 5ES

Approved 26/00052/TPO
Council
Date received
19 Jan 2026
Date validated
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
CM14 5ES

Description

Tree Species: Oak (Quercus species) Proposed Works: Removal of the lowest overhanging limb extending over the outbuilding/shed at No. 60, together with the removal of deadwood as necessary. All other parts of the tree will be retained. Reason for Works: The limb overhangs an area used by a young family and their children and presents an ongoing safety concern. The tree is also shedding deadwood, with material regularly falling from the canopy. The proposed works are limited and targeted, intended solely to remove the immediate risk while retaining the remainder of the Oak tree and preserving its overall structure and long-term health. Additional Information: Although the client has been advised that the tree may be subject to a Tree Preservation Order, the TPO map appears to show the tree as being associated with No. 56 rather than No. 60. This application is therefore being submitted to clarify the tree's status and to ensure that any necessary consent is obtained prior to undertaking the works. All works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998: Tree Work - Recommendations TPO180/1992

Brentwood
Planning Authority Score
0.9/10
Poor
#289 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Brentwood is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #274 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Brentwood decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #230 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 292
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #274 of 292
67%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #279 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
17 decided
742
Total decisions
124 refused in 2025