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

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