4 Moat Farm Moat Road Birdbrook Essex CO9 4AP

No Objections Raised 26/00857/DD
Council
Date received
12 Apr 2026
Date validated
12 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO9 4AP

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees as part of the exemptions to the TPO regulation 14: Removal of one dead Ulmus spp tree (Elm) along the boundary of the property. Reason: The tree is dead and are likely to come down in the next strong winds.

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