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Melford Grange Ridgeway Hutton Essex CM13 2LJ

Awaiting decision Brentwood 25/00157/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2m, and remove deadwood.

As published by the council, reference 25/00157/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/00157/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Pending Decision
Received
10 Feb 2025
Validated
10 Feb 2025
Ward
Hutton South
Postcode
CM13 2LJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Brentwood register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00310/HHA Granted

    Melford Grange Ridgeway Hutton Essex CM13 2LJ

    Demolition of existing open front porch and rear conservatory. Construction of two storey rear extension, replacement of existing single storey side extension with extension, single storey front porch extension, infill of swimming pool, addition of render and alterations to fenestration.

    Decided 5 Jun 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Feb 2025

    Received by Brentwood

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 7 April 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Brentwood took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Prince Arboriculture Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Essex

Active · incorporated 2005 · Essex

102 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 99% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION NOTICE Decision Notice · 04 Apr 2025
  • OFFICERS REPORT Report · 04 Apr 2025
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 10 Feb 2025
  • TREE PHOTO Photo · 10 Feb 2025
  • SKETCH PLAN Site Plan · 10 Feb 2025

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Brentwood for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Brentwood decided tree works applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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    22/01688/FUL Submitted 5 Dec 2022 0m away

    Demolition of dwelling and detached garage. Construction of a detached two-storey dwellinghouse with habitable accommodation within the roof space and integral garage, and the addition of new entrance gates and piers.

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  • Melford Grange Ridgeway Hutton Essex CM13 2LJ

    26/00310/HHA Submitted 31 Mar 2026 6m away

    Demolition of existing open front porch and rear conservatory. Construction of two storey rear extension, replacement of existing single storey side extension with extension, single storey front porch extension, infill of swimming pool, addition of render and alterations to fenestration.

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    22/00063/NON/1 Submitted 25 Jul 2024 61m away

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