Tesco Supermarket Market Place Braintree Essex CM7 3HQ Data via plota.co.uk

No Objections Raised 26/00324/TPOCON
Date received
13 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM7 3HQ

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Tree is over 50% dead and there is evidence of recent branch failures onto the parking bays. The tree will be dismantled using extendable chainsaws and pruning rods. The stem will be cut to the height of the tree guard and then treated with eco-plugs to prevent future regrowth. Data via plota.co.uk

Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#58 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #141 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 292
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