Howard Hall 36 Bocking End Braintree Essex CM7 9AA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01783/TPOCON
Date received
13 Aug 2026
Date validated
13 Aug 2026
Postcode
CM7 9AA

Description

T1 Crown lift oak tree by 2M in drive to prevent damage to vehicles. T2 Reduce oak tree by 2.5M to make the tree more suitable for the area and remove overhang from neighbours which is causing excessive shading and falling debris. T3 Holly tree- requesr to remove it as its roots are causing uplift of the car park surface. T4-Lime tree- bring the branch back by 2 1/2 m back into shape so it is parallel with the other trees in the line. 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