Littlefields 41 Chipping Hill Witham Essex CM8 2JT Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01536/TPOCON
Date received
7 Jul 2026
Date validated
7 Jul 2026
Postcode
CM8 2JT

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 - Elder - reduce 2.5m as top part is dead and potentially dangerous to neighbours property. T2 - Prunus - Removal of dead tree. T3 - Shrub - Removal of dead shrub. T4 - Portuguese laurel - To remove 1.5m. 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