1 High Street Earls Colne Essex CO6 2PA

Pending Consideration 26/00953/TPOCON
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO6 2PA

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - H1-Hedge of Laurel Red Robin and Euonymus 1. Reduce the height down to fence height by approximately 2-3 metres. 2. Cut back customer side of hedge up to point of block paving 3. Trim and tidy neighbours side of hedge T2- Magnolia Tree 1. Reduce crown by 0.7 - 1 metre, pruning sides to maintain shape and form of tree 2. Thin crown by 10-15% T3- Ash Tree - behind garage 1. Remove to ground level

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