Woodland Adjacent Sheene Grove Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01402/TPO
Date received
22 Jun 2026
Date validated
22 Jun 2026
Postcode
CM7

Description

Application to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order: 19/90 -W1- 08LK - Fraxinus excelsior - Cut back over-extended branches from property by 3m. Reason: To prevent branch snap out. 08LL - Fraxinus excelsior - Fell leaving stump at 1m. Reason: Tree is leaning and hung up in a neighbouring tree and has the potential to fall in to neighbouring properties. 08LJ - Corylus avellana - Cut back from property boundary by 1m to clear neighbouring boundary fence. Reason: Hedge is encroaching upon neighbouring boundary. 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