8 Skiddaw Close Great Notley Essex CM77 7UN

Pending Consideration 26/01073/TPO
Council
Date received
15 May 2026
Date validated
15 May 2026
Postcode
CM77 7UN

Description

Application to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 10/2010/TPO - G8- 2 x sycamore trees. Reduce the larger tree (nearest the property) by 5m in height and 4m in spread, and lift the crown by removing the four lowest limbs. Reduce the second, smaller sycamore by 3m. Reason: Works are requested due to excessive leaf fall, pollen, sap and insects affecting residential amenity, including preventing opening of loft windows and use of the garden during spring and summer.

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