39 York Road Earls Colne Essex CO6 2RN

Pending Consideration 26/01034/TPOCON
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
CO6 2RN

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce Norway spruce by 1.5m in height and 0.5m in lateral spread. Holly and yew to be cut back to previous pruning points, removing approximately 30cm of new growth.

Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#53 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 282. 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, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #181 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #137 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 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