16 Durham Close Great Bardfield Essex CM7 4UA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01913/TPOCON
Date received
19 Aug 2026
Date validated
19 Aug 2026
Postcode
CM7 4UA

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Common Horse Chestnut -Extensive basal decay & cavity present. Cavity extends to circa 75-80% of cross section, this is likely to result to failure of the tree. Given the location (immediate targets are dwelling & public footpath) and the species of the tree, we intend to monolith/pollard the tree at circa 3m. Leaving a monolith at a safe height to mediate loss habitat. T2 - Tree of heaven -Crown reduction reducing height and spread by up to 1.8m… 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