Planning application
Grove Cottage 37 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
TPO/03/73 - T1 Oak Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree back to the previous pruning points by up to 3m and clear new growth from the stem (not extending beyond the first crown break, approximately 4-5 metres high).
As published by the council, reference 25/01350/TPOBAS
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01350/TPOBAS
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 8 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2025
- Postcode
- CM11 1AU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2025
Received by Basildon
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15 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Basildon took a median of 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Basildon for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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30 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
87% historically approved · decision due ~1 May
Tree T2 (Oak) of TPO/03/73 - Crown Reduction of up to 2 metres, to maintain size and shape.
Decided Trees -
30 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
87% historically approved · decision due ~1 May
Tree T1 (Oak) of TPO/03/73 - Crown reduction of up to 1 metre, with all cuts taken back to previous pruning points on the existing knuckles only. No cutting of epicormic shoots within the crown or beyond the knuckles.
Decided Trees -
41 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
87% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jan
T001 Oak of TPO/03/73: Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree back to previous pruning points with an estimated reduction of up to 3 metres. Remove epicormic growth up to 6 metres and clear new growth from the stem. Remove deadwood and any crossing branches where required. T002 Oak of TPO/03/73: Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree back to previous pruning points with an estimated reduction of up to 2 metres. Remove all epicormic growth up to 4 metres and clear new growth from the stem. Remove deadwood and any crossing branches where required. Ensure sufficient clearance to property. T003 Oak of TPO/03/73: Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree back to previous pruning points with an estimated reduction of up to 2 metres. Remove all epicormic growth up to 4 metres and clear new growth from the stem. Remove deadwood and any crossing branches where required. Ensure sufficient clearance to property.
Awaiting decision Trees -
43 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
TPO/03/73 - Oak 1, Oak 2 and Oak 3: Crown reduction 13m x 10 m. Heavy limbs, not balanced over public footpath. Oak 4: Crown reduction hollow tree 13m x 10 overhanging neighbour and public footpath. Oak 5: Crown reduction 13m x 10m near house. Plus all require removal of deadwood.
Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc -
25 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
87% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct
TPO03/73: Crown reduction by 1.5 metres to suitable growth points (T1,T2, T3 - front of property and T4 & T5 - located in back garden).
Awaiting decision Trees -
34 The Grove Billericay Essex CM11 1AU
79% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul
First floor side extension, garage conversion & alterations
Decided Full applications Extension