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