Open Space Maylands Drive Braintree Essex

Pending Consideration 26/00889/TPO
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM77 7PY

Description

Application to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order: 08/98/TPO 08BQ (T10) - Oak outside 30/32 - Crown reduce by 2.5m over whole canopy, primarily laterals tapering upwards to a lower amount of up to 1m height. To maintain clearance. 08BK (T9) - Oak side of 25 - Reduce laterals on west side where encroaching garage pruning back to the property boundary and removal of deadwood. To maintain clearance. 08BN (T7) - Horse Chestnut side of 2 Washall Drive - Reduce crown on western side adjacent to garage by up to 2m to prevent future encroachment. 08BP (T8) - Oak side of 2 Washall Drive - Crown lift to 5.5m over the roadway and remove deadwood. To maintain statutory clearances. 0671 (T13) - Oak outside 6 Washall Drive - Cut back to clear around Lampost head by 1m to ensure statutory clearance following Section 154 letter from ECC.

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