Planning application
3 Mulberry Close Romford RM2 6DX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
The tree marked T7 on the sketch plan is a copper beech (Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea). When in foliage the crown of the tree casts an extensive permanent shadow over half of the small rear gardens at nos 12 and 14 Chalforde Gardens RM2 6BU. The effect is a severe lack of sunlight considerably reducing space available for recreation and cultivation. The gardens of nos 10 and 18 are similarly affected but to a lesser extent. A solution to the shadow problem was sought from a firm of tree surgeons. In accordance with advice received from the tree surgeons, this application is for a crown reduction (3 metres). Merely cutting back the lowest branches would not be effective due to overhanging branches at a higher level.
As published by the council, reference T0036.25
Application record
- Reference
- T0036.25
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Tree Work App + Cond Conditions/Reasons
- Decision
- Granted subject to conditions
- Received
- 21 Mar 2025
- Validated
- 21 Mar 2025
- Decided
- 20 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Squirrels Heath
- Postcode
- RM2 6DX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Mar 2025
Received by Havering
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20 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions
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3 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Havering granted permission on 20 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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