Songsters Brook Street Great Bardfield Essex CM7 4RH

Pending Consideration 26/01132/TPOCON
Council
Date received
22 May 2026
Date validated
22 May 2026
Postcode
CM7 4RH

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1. Ash. Cut tree to ground level as there is a lot of deadwood throughout the whole of the tree. The tree is growing up through a Yew which is wanting to be preserved and not damaged by falling branches. T2. Plum. Cut tree to ground level as it is very close to, and growing over, garage and workshop. T3, T4 & T5. Silver Birch. Cut trees to ground level to help create light in front garden and allow other trees to grow and spread crowns. 2 of the Birch are growing through and around BT line.

Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#58 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 292. 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%) #188 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #141 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 292
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