25 Greenway Gardens Braintree Essex CM77 7QB

Pending Consideration 26/00770/TPO
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM77 7QB

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 10/2010 G3 Oak (T1 on plan) height reduction of 1-2m to match the height of the other Oaks. Oaks (T2-T5 on plan ) height reduction of 3-4m to the previous reduction cuts. Crown thinning of the epicormic growth on the trunk up to 9m in height by 30%. Oak (T4 on plan) Lateral reduction to the 2 large elongating limbs over the lawn 4 by 2m.

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