Open Space Maylands Drive Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Application to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order: 08BQ (T10) - Oak outside - 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. Data via plota.co.uk
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Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 172.
Day 172, past the statutory target. 100% of tree and landscaping works in Braintree are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Braintree in the last twelve months, from validation. Braintree decision record →
Planning committee
Decided by Braintree Planning Committee on 2 Jun 2026. The council has not yet issued its decision notice.
Approved
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
- The application sought consent for works to five protected trees, including four oaks and a horse chestnut.
- The trees were sited outside and beside several Washall Drive addresses.
- The committee approved the application.
Source: Plota analysis of Braintree's committee minutes, Braintree Planning Committee minutes, 2 June 2026 .
Site constraints 2
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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