Colne House Station Road Earls Colne Essex CO6 2LT

Pending Consideration 26/00752/TPO
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO6 2LT

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 12/2012/TPO - W1 and W2: W1 - Removal of dead and dying Sycamore trees affected by Sooty B W2 - Removal of dead and dying Sycamore trees affected by Sooty Bark Disease, and removal of other dead trees - As indicated on the supplied map as W2. Reason: To ensure safety to the public. W2 - Removal of one Ash stem (T1). Located at approximately ///protester.princely.emotional (What 3 words). Reason: Defect at base of tree compromises the structural integrity of the tree. W2 - Woodland management: Removal of smaller subdominant trees to allow early-mature specimens to grow to maturity - As indicated on the supplied map as W2. Early mature and mature specimens are to be retained. Reason: For good woodland management. W1 - Removal of dead and dying Sycamore trees affected by Sooty Bark Disease, and removal of other dead trees - As indicated on the supplied map as W1. Reason: To ensure safety to the public. W1 - Woodland management: Removal of smaller subdominant trees to allow early-mature specimens to grow to maturity - As indicated on the supplied map as W1. Early mature and mature specimens are to be retained. Reason: For good woodland management.

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%).

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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