9 The Cloisters Braintree Essex CM7 9SN

Pending Consideration 26/00399/OHLSCR
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM7 9SN

Description

Section 37 Exemption application form relating to the proposed UK Power Networks (UKPN) overhead line works. This scheme comprises the diversion and alteration of an existing 11kV overhead electricity line.

6.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#49 of 282

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #181 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #137 of 282
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #65 of 282
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 282
64%
Minor dwellings approved
123 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
12 decided
917
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025