7 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

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.

• 19 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

  01/00857/FUL Submitted 6 Nov 2001 50 yards away

  Part First Floor/Part Two Storey Side and Rear Extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 10 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RW

  03/00825/OUT Submitted 18 Sep 2003 50 yards away

  Demolish Existing Structures and Construct 3 No. Detached 4 Bed Houses

  Granted Outline Demolition 5 docs

• 20 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RW

  22/01057/LDC Submitted 2 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed outbuilding to garden with flat roof over and bi-folding doors.

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 21 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

  01/00888/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2001 50 yards away

  Part Ground Floor Part First Floor Side Extensions with Rear First Floor Balcony (Resubmission following 01/00520/FUL) (Demolish Rear Conservatory)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• 21 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

  01/00520/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2001 50 yards away

  Part Single/Part Two Storey Side and Rear Extensions Rear First Floor Sundeck Balcony

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 21 Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RP

  26/00696/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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