Planning application
Florence Cottage North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Contorted Willow (marked T1)- Remove Fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth; Elaeagnus, Laurel, Magnolia, Walnut, Camelia, Choisya, Fir, Cabbage Palm, Euonymus and Philadelphus (marked SG1 and SG2) - Fell all within 6.5m of the front right corner to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth, maintain remainder broadly at no larger than current dimensions by periodic pruning. Reason for all: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.
As published by the council, reference 26/05691/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05691/CAT
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 4TQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Chelmsford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford's median decision took 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
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