Open Space Maylands Drive Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/00889/TPO
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: 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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#61 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #47 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #71 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
119 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
927
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026