Public Gardens Bocking End Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01697/TPOCON
Date received
22 Jul 2026
Date validated
22 Jul 2026
Postcode
CM7 9AE

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T401 - Common Ash - Prune crown to provide approx. 1.5m clearance from adjacent utilities. T429 - Atlas Cedar - Selectively reduce height of crown by approx. 2.0m and lateral spread by up to approx. 3.0-3.5m, to suitable growth points. Reduction recommended to reduce overall weight of branches in crown and prevent the risk of further branch failures. T432 - Deodar Cedar - Selectively reduce height and lateral spread of crown by approx. 1.5-2.0m, to suitable growth points. Prune crown to provide approx. 1.5m clearance from adjacent street light. T440 - Small-Leafed Lime - Prune crown to provide approx. 1.5m clearance from adjacent street light T443 - Small-Leafed Lime - Prune crown to provide approx. 1.5m clearance from adjacent utilities. T445 - Holm Oak - Prune crown to provide approx. 1.5m clearance from adjacent utilities. T457 - Mountain Ash - Fell and grind stump. Replant with suitable native species replacement. T478 - Deodar Cedar - Selectively reduce height of crown by approx. 2.0m and lateral spread by up to approx. 3.0-3.5m, to suitable growth points. G007 - Group of Elm - Fell declining Elm in group. T501 - Common Holly - Fell and grind stump. T503 - Pagoda Tree - Reduce height of crown by approx. 1.0-1.5m and lateral spread by approx. 2.0m. T506 - Irish Yew - Prune overweighted drooping branches to balance crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#61 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #47 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #71 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
119 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
927
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026