Car Park Queens Road Earls Colne Essex

Pending Consideration 26/00674/TPOCON
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
CO6 2RT

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T2 Silver Birch Tree -Remove major dead wood; greater than 50mm diameter or 1000mm in length T3 Greengage Tree -Reduce to a 600mm-900mm stump H4 Pyracantha Hedge - Reduce to a height of 1 m. Trim and tides sides back 100mm G5 Self sown Greengage - Remove to ground level. Treat the stump with appropriate herbicide to prevent regrowth. (EcoPlugs) H6 Pyracantha Hedge - Reduce to a height of 1m. Trim and tides sides back 100mm.

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