17 The Avenue Witham Essex CM8 2DN

Pending Consideration 26/00935/TPOCON
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM8 2DN

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Birch (Betulus pendula), approximately 10 metres in height and currently in good structural condition with good crown vitality. Proposed Works :- - Excavation and construction associated with installation of a vehicle crossover within part of the RPA - No felling, pruning, or direct above-ground works to the tree are proposed Tree Protection and Methodology :- All works within the RPA will be carried out in accordance with BS 5837:2012 and the recommendations of the submitted arboricultural report, including: - Excavation undertaken by hand or using air-spade techniques where roots are present - Retention of roots wherever possible - Clean pruning only of roots under 25mm diameter where unavoidable - Avoidance of cutting roots greater than 25mm unless absolutely necessary - Roots greater than 100mm in diameter are to only be severed after consultation with the appropriate supervisory arboricultural consultant. - Protection of exposed roots from desiccation and temperature change

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