Proposal
Request to Trim Potentially Hazardous Tree This request is to address a potentially hazardous tree located entirely within my property boundaries at RM13FG. The tree current condition is overgrown with dead branches. The branches are notably uncontrolled and spreading, making contact with and rubbing against the adjacent shed. This contact is causing concern for potential damage to both the shed and potentially the tree itself due to friction. I am the property owner of 2 Lita Mews and applicant and have a direct interest in ensuring the safety of property and mitigating any potential damage caused by the tree. The neighbouring property owner may also have an interest in ensuring the tree does not pose a risk to their property, though the tree is fully contained within my boundaries. The reason for these works is primarily safety and property protection. The current contact between the branches and the shed presents a risk of: 1. Damage to the shed structure (e.g., scratching, abrasion, eventual structural compromise). 2. Damage to the tree from constant rubbing. 3. Potential for falling branches due to an unbalanced or overgrown canopy, especially during adverse weather conditions and dead branches. 4. These works aim to alleviate these concerns and ensure the tree remains safe and well-maintained. At present, no replacement trees are intended to be planted, as the aim is to trim and reduce the existing tree, not to remove it. If, however, it is determined that the tree is under a TPO and the required works necessitate its removal, I am open to discussing suitable replacement tree options in line with any TPO conditions.
As published by the council, reference T0086.25
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
2 Jul 2025
Received by Havering
-
20 May 2026
Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions
-
26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
P1034.21 Granted
63 Junction Road Romford RM1 3QR
Single story rear extension
-
A0041.24 Granted
ADVERTISING RIGHT WESTERN ROAD ROMFORD RM1 3LS
Advertisement consent for the display of internally illuminated freestanding double sided digital adverting as a replacement of the current freestanding signs
-
P0878.26 Decided
64 EASTERN ROAD ROMFORD RM1 3QA
Proposed single storey glazed garden room to south east elevation
-
Q0129.26 Granted
50 Eastern Road Romford RM1 3QA
Discharge of Conditions Planning Application P0897.23 Conditions(s) 5
-
P1006.24 Granted
26 Carlton Road Romford RM2 5AA
Single storey side/rear extension and new front porch following removal of existing garage
-
P0904.25 Decided
Verve Apartments 5 Mercury Gardens Romford RM1 3FD
Variation of conditions 1 (cycle space, refuse and recycling facilities) and 2 (car parking spaces) of planning application P1591.20 dated 26/09/2024 to allow for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces and retention of refuse and recycling facilities as existing (The retention of 22 self contained apartments)
Other trees applications
In Havering
-
T0078.26 Granted
6 Fleet Avenue Upminster RM14 1PY
In the plan provided we believe T3 is diseased and is causing damage to both properties, we are concerned that limbs may fall off and cause further damage. We'd like it to be inspected and taken down if necessary
-
T0093.26 Decided
4 Ayloffs Walk Hornchurch RM11 2RJ
T1 Oak - Fell to ground level due to evident decline since last inspection approx 10 years ago and to prevent stem failure.
-
T0094.26 Decided
Lees Manor Court 51 Upminster Road Hornchurch RM11 3XN
T1 - T6 = TO REDUCE 6 X LIME TREES TO OLD PRUNING POINTS (2.0/2.5MTRS) LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
-
T0092.26 Decided
Upward Court Junction Road Romford RM1 3QN
T1 Sycamore, cut back lateral growth to kerb line to clear parking spaces by 1.0-2.0 M approx, without causing an adverse effect on future growth of the tree T2 Lime, cut back lateral growth to kerb line to clear parking spaces by 1.0-2.0 M approx, without causing an adverse effect on future growth of the tree
-
T0091.26 Decided
5 Broadway Romford RM2 5NS
We have a weeping birch tree in our garden. We have had it confirmed by two different tree surgeons from two different companies that unfortunately it is dead. The tree has been dead for at least 9 months. We had hoped it might show signs of life in the summer but this has not happened. We would like permission to cut down the tree before it falls down and harms someone or falls into the pond it is beside.