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
#119 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Waltham Forest is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #81 out of 292. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 77% approved vs 90% nationally
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Waltham Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #285 of 292
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #284 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #81 of 292
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #22 of 292
48%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
54%
Change of use approved
54 decided
1,332
Total decisions
341 refused in 2025