22 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• T0005.26 Granted

  22 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

  Tree details Location: Rear garden Species: Sycamore Proximity: Close to residential property and overhanging neighbouring land ________________________________________ Description of proposed works Reduce the crown of one Sycamore tree by approximately 3/4 metres to manage size and spread. Works to be carried out evenly across the crown, maintaining the trees natural shape and character. Reducing the tree back to previous pruning points. ________________________________________ Reason for works The tree is located close to the rear of the property and has become oversized for its position. Branches are encroaching toward the dwelling and extending into neighbouring land. The proposed reduction is to reduce encroachment, manage future growth, and minimise the risk of damage to the property and neighbouring boundary, while maintaining the long-term health of the tree. ________________________________________ All works to be carried out by a qualified tree surgeon in accordance with BS3998.

  Decided 4 Feb 2026 Trees

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Havering

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Havering took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Havering for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Havering's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Havering's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 22 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

  T0005.26 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Tree details Location: Rear garden Species: Sycamore Proximity: Close to residential property and overhanging neighbouring land ________________________________________ Description of proposed works Reduce the crown of one Sycamore tree by approximately 3/4 metres to manage size and spread. Works to be carried out evenly across the crown, maintaining the trees natural shape and character. Reducing the tree back to previous pruning points. ________________________________________ Reason for works The tree is located close to the rear of the property and has become oversized for its position. Branches are encroaching toward the dwelling and extending into neighbouring land. The proposed reduction is to reduce encroachment, manage future growth, and minimise the risk of damage to the property and neighbouring boundary, while maintaining the long-term health of the tree. ________________________________________ All works to be carried out by a qualified tree surgeon in accordance with BS3998.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Domestic

• 36 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

  P0885.26 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Single storey rear extension and part side extension following demolition of existing conservatory

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 SQUIRRELS HEATH AVENUE ROMFORD RM2 6AH

  Q0163.21 Submitted 7 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 2 from P0211.21

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• 4 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

  T0064.25 Submitted 20 May 2025 50 yards away

  To cut back my neighbour's extremely overgrown Horse Chestnut tree that is encroaching onto my property and blocking the light into one of my bedrooms.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 40 Squirrels Heath Avenue Romford RM2 6AH

  T0070.23 Submitted 20 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Oriental Plum Tree. We require a crown reduction of 2.5 metres to include the trimming of up to 5 mature branches.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 40 Squirrels Heath Avenue Gidea Park Romford RM2 6AH

  T0126.19 Submitted 24 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Tree in a conservation area. 1) to reduce height on small leburnham tree, 2) to take out all over hanging branches on prunus trees. 3) to cut back overhanging branches from ash trees, that overhang from next doors garden.

  Granted Trees 2 docs