Sintra 34A Stubbs Lane Braintree Essex CM7 3NR

Application Refused 26/00297/TPO
Council
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM7 3NR

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 16/2002 T1 Oak - Hortlink 212 Pruning with biennial reductions to maintain reduced dimensions (30% linear reduction equating to 70% of crown volume)

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