13 The Paddocks Witham Essex CM8 2DR

Pending Consideration 26/00671/TPO
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM8 2DR

Description

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 6/74 - T1 Horse Chestnut -Removal of tree. Reason-It has developed bleeding canker disease, multiple cavities varying in size from approx 6 inches to 2ft in width, some cavities are incredibly deep (over a metre in depth) . It poses a hazard to infrastructure (houses and an adjacent bowls club) and to life as it is situated between 2 gardens and a bowls club which is frequently used.

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