90 Bartram Avenue North Braintree Essex CM7 3RA

Application Refused 26/00031/TPO
Council
Date received
7 Jan 2026
Date validated
7 Jan 2026
Postcode
CM7 3RA

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 15/2012 T1-Removal of 1 No. Walnut Tree. Reason: The tree is situated over several gardens and creating very shady areas for residents. The tree is causing the boundary fence foundations to lean & to potentially fall in the future. There are neighbouring trees to support the removal of this walnut.

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