Stonebridge Hill Colne Engaine Essex Data via plota.co.uk
No Objections Raised
26/00373/HDG
Description
Notice of intent to remove hedgerow: Removal of hedgerow and trees to facilitate Essex County Council highways reconstruction works to Stone Bridge, Earls Colne. Notice includes removal of vegetation at Northeast, Southeast, Southwest areas as per specification and detailed plans. Notice includes replanting proposals to reinstate vegetation once constructions activities are completed. Data via plota.co.uk
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Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#61 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #47 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #71 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
119 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
927
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026