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

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