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44 High Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7AA

Awaiting decision Rochford 26/00555/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Mr Choat kindly visited my address and discussed my options. I would quite simply like to cut the two branches Mr Choat said would be ok at the trunk as per 2 Lower lines on picture AND if possible the 3rd line that is above the lines by 1 meter this is a smaller thin branch but I fear it could possibly snap and land on my car. If 3rd branch not ok then please just authorise the two that Mr Choat verbally agreed when he visited.My neighbours own the tree but these branches are over my boundary. They do not want the height reduced at all but are happy for me to make these amendments they live at 44 High Rd.In short the tree has branches over 2 meters long break and fall onto my car and the birds often sit on branches and go to the toilet on my car!I apologise if my terminology re trees is poor however having discussed and Mr Choat visiting and seeing I am hoping that this will go through due to the simplicity of the request and hope it will go straight to Mr Choat to sign off.Thank You Robert Lewis

As published by the council, reference 26/00555/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00555/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Aug 2026
Ward
Wheatley
Parish
Rayleigh Town Council
Postcode
SS6 7AA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Jul 2026

    Received by Rochford

  2. 16 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 October 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.

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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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