21 Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8BB

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Rochford

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Rochford took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Rochford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Rochford's median decision took 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Land Fronting 56, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  05/00719/DPDP24 Submitted 23 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  Installation of a 15 Metre Antenna Pole to be Used by O2 UK Ltd (Mobile Phone Company)

  Refused Telecoms 14 docs

• 56 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

  02/00338/LBC Submitted 17 Apr 2002 50 yards away

  Increase Pitch and Height of Roof and Change Roofing Material to Side Addition from Plastic/Metal to Slate or Pantile

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 56 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

  01/00654/FUL Submitted 16 Aug 2001 50 yards away

  First Floor Side Extension (Over Existing Ground Floor Lean-to) Front Porch and Detached Single Garage)

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 56 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

  01/00689/LBC Submitted 31 Aug 2001 50 yards away

  First Floor Side Extension (Over Existing Ground Floor Lean To) Front Porch and Detached Single Garage

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Small domestic

• 50 Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

  00/00416/LBC Submitted 9 Jun 2000 50 yards away

  Install Heritage Plaque

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Hanover Court, Barringtons Close, Rayleigh, Essex,

  00/00668/FUL Submitted 19 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  Rear/Side Extension to Provide Office and Disabled W.C.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 26/00705/TPO Granted

  21 Jubilee Close, Hawkwell, Essex, SS5 4PA

  1 Oak (Quercus) Reduce by 3m all round and remove deadwood. Remove 2 lowest branches on east side over property

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/00654/TPO Withdrawn

  Street Record, London Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  (Tree is not TPO'd) ASH CARRY OUT WORKS TO STREET TREE AS PER ECC PLACE SERVICES SPECIFICATIONCrown lift, prune back, remove epicormic growthReason: General tree maintenance

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00679/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Hogarth Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3JY

  T5 ? Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ? TPO 03/90Fell and remove T5 Hornbeam.The tree has increased substantially in height, canopy spread and density relative to the constrained front-garden space. The canopy is approximately 4.7m across and, at its closest point, extends to approximately 2.4m from the front elevation of the property. It extends over the driveway and pedestrian access and its increasing height, spread and density have reduced natural light reaching the front-facing lounge and bedroom, which are principal living spaces within the property.The application is not based on concerns regarding the health or structural condition of the tree, but on its increasing scale, continued growth potential and long-term relationship with the available front-garden space.The Council's suggestion of raising the crown to 1.5m and thinning the crown by 10% has been considered. While this would provide some short-term management of the existing canopy, it would not address the longer-term issue of the tree's scale and continued growth within the constrained frontage. For this reason, removal is considered a more appropriate long-term solution.I am willing to plant one suitable smaller-growing replacement tree within the front garden. Given the constrained nature of the frontage, I would welcome the opportunity to agree the appropriate species, planting position and size with the Local Planning Authority to ensure the replacement is suitable for the location.Please refer to the accompanying Supporting Evidence document and site plan for further information.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00652/TPO Awaiting decision

  Street Record, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex,

  Carry out street tree works as per ECC Place Services specificationHedge 1 / Group 2 / Hedge 2 - H2 is only trees TPO'd (TPO ref A1) Face back 0.5m from edge of footpathReason General tree maintenance - Health & Safety works

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/00651/TPO Awaiting decision

  34 Laburnum Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9GN

  T1 (within TPO G1) - oak tree, whole crown reduction of up to 2m all round to provide sufficient clearance to property. All works carried out to bs 3998

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Trees