Newhouse Farm Little Maplestead Road Gestingthorpe Essex CO9 3AS Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01452/OHLSCR
Date received
25 Jun 2026
Date validated
25 Jun 2026
Postcode
CO9 3AS

Description

UK Power Networks intends to undertake the following work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 falling within The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009: The scheme involves relocating an existing pole, by shortening the existing HV overhead line and installing a new terminal pole, slightly re-directing the existing overhead line. A new stay would be required. The diversion of the existing line would be less than 30m. Data via plota.co.uk

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