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4 Woodcutters Close Hornchurch RM11 2EZ

Granted Havering T0119.25 Trees

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Poplar tree 65 ft tall, We wish to remove the whole tree. The poplar in our garden at 4 Woodcutters Close, Hornchurch RM11 2EZ is located adjacent to the northwest corner of Haynes park which is a dog walkers area. The tree is 65 foot tall and is only less than 15 feet from the house. I have a 3 year old son who lives in the house and plays in the garden. It is less than 5 feet to the dog walkers path and the ledge on which young boys sit on the boundary to river in the Haynes park. The tree is covered in poison ivy and the tree surgeons have said that this has damaged the core of the tree and it is dying. The large tree sways significantly even in moderate winds and on several occasions large branches both from the top and lower areas have fallen. Some photos attached. The roots are visible close to the house. I have been advised by tree surgeons that the tree roots are causing movement of the ground making the lawn level uneven and constantly changing. This has led to paving stones close to the house coming up fully (video attached) and I have been advised there might be damage to the foundations of the house already. The fence panels are leaning out toward the park and the river. Recently a fence panel on the boundary to the park next to the tree came off going into the park and it had to be refixed with screws to retain in place preventing fall. The tree surgeons also noted that the tree is leaning toward the house and there is a risk of damage to the property and people in the house due to tree. There is a risk to public in the park and children do take that path regularly. The tree surgeons have advised that the tree has to be removed fully.

As published by the council, reference T0119.25

Application record

Reference
T0119.25
Type
Trees
Status
Tree Work Refused Conditions/Reasons
Decision
Granted subject to conditions
Received
21 Sep 2025
Validated
21 Sep 2025
Decided
12 Nov 2025
Ward
Location
Postcode
RM11 2EZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Havering register

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

  • T0165.25 Granted

    4 Woodcutters Close Hornchurch RM11 2EZ

    T1 - Lombary poplar: Crown reduce height by approx 7m - equates to approx 50% of crown height. Reduce overextended laterals by 2m. Reduction required to manage lapsed regrowth which has failed multiple times over past 12 months. Objective to reduce risk of debris falling onto residents private garden.

    Decided 22 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Sep 2025

    Received by Havering

  2. 12 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Havering granted permission on 12 November 2025, 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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