Planning application
4 Woodcutters Close Hornchurch RM11 2EZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference T0165.25
Application record
- Reference
- T0165.25
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Tree Work App + Cond Conditions/Reasons
- Decision
- Granted subject to conditions
- Received
- 3 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 22 Dec 2025
- 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.
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T0119.25 Granted
4 Woodcutters Close Hornchurch RM11 2EZ
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Dec 2025
Received by Havering
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22 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Havering granted permission on 22 December 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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4 Woodcutters Close Hornchurch RM11 2EZ
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.
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