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Planning appeals in Braintree District Council, 2022

95 appeals decided in 2022, 29% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed22 December 2022· minor3285017
    Land Adjacent Back House Croft, Bulmer Street, Bulmer, CO10 7EW

    construction of no.2 detached 4-bedroom dwellings with off road parking and divided detached garage space with home office facilities. To make use of existing highways access points

  2. Dismissed21 December 2022· minor3284131
    Kofali Farm, Purls Hill, Great Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2QX

    please see supporting documents

  3. Dismissed20 December 2022· minor3291572
    The Garden House, Hollow Road, Kelvedon, CO5 9DG

    erection of two new dwellings including the provision of parking spaces and amenity space

  4. Unknown19 December 2022· other3293159
    Old Applecroft Farm Cottage, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7NP
  5. Allowed19 December 2022· householder3293154
    Old Applecroft Farm Cottage, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7NP

    described on the application form as “This project involves the remodelling, refurbishment and extensions to the group of buildings that comprise Old Applecroft Farm, Great Henny. The works include the demolition of a conservatory and associated terrace, single-storey link building and lean-to extensions connected to the original farmhouse of Old Applecroft Farm which is a listed structure. The proposed works include a single-storey link extension, reinstatement of the southern facade of the listed farmhouse, minor internal alterations to the listed farmhouse, replacement windows to the listed farmhouse, two-storey extension and re-cladding to the north block, internal alterations to the north block and all associated site works

  6. Dismissed16 December 2022· minor3291529
    The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4JX

    two gazebos to front of public house

  7. Allowed15 December 2022· householder3303068
    Sidney Villa, 124 Swan Street, Essex, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3HP

    a change of use from outbuilding to annex

  8. Allowed15 December 2022· householder3296489
    Witches, New Green, Bardfield Saling, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EG

    erection of detached garage with home office at first floor, integral shed and log store and single storey garden studio

  9. Allowed15 December 2022· minor3293210
    No. 111-115 Newland Street , Witham , Essex, CM8 1AX

    described in the application form as a “residential development, comprising 4 no. dwellinghouses and 3 no. flats, together with associated works and demolition of a single-storey outbuilding

  10. Allowed13 December 2022· minor3291744
    26 Evans Way, Witham, CM8 2FX

    described in the application form as follows: “retrospective full planning permission for the demolition of a brick wall, erection of a fence and change of use to C3 residential curtilage

  11. Allowed12 December 2022· householder3305039
    5 Parr Close, Braintree, CM7 9PT

    the construction of a first-floor side extension

  12. Allowed9 December 2022· major3295902
    Land South of Bovingdon Road, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5JR

    up to 70 dwellings and associated development

  13. Dismissed9 December 2022· minor3290499
    53 Halstead Road, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1PG

    demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two new dwellings with detached double garages

  14. Dismissed8 December 2022· householder3291553
    Overshot Mill House, Mill Lane, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HX

    Proposed single-storey outbuilding consisting of a gymnasium, family snug and pool kitchen area

  15. Dismissed6 December 2022· minor3300243
    Shalford Hall Farm, The Street, Essex, Shalford, CM7 5HH

    Erection of a single storey agricultural general purpose storage barn

  16. Dismissed30 November 2022· major3286262
    Land to the North of Western Road, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3SE

    erection of 126 homes with associated access, open space and infrastructure (following outline planning permission 15/00280/OUT and as a variation of reserved matters approval 18/01751/REM

  17. Dismissed17 November 2022· minor3295454
    2 St-Peters-In-The-Field, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AR

    proposed 1.5 storey dwelling with three bedrooms

  18. Allowed16 November 2022· major3299178
    Land off Bournebridge Hill , Halstead , CO9 1GE

    Outline application for up to 200 residential dwellings (including 30% affordable housing), planting, landscaping, public open space and children’s play area and sustainable drainage system (SuDS). All matters reserved with the exception of access

  19. Dismissed15 November 2022· minor3300963
    Maltings House, Sturmer Road, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex, CB9 7BS

    described in the application form as follows: “Demolition of dwelling and outbuildings and construction of a replacement dwelling and cart lodge (re-submission of 19/01195/FUL)

  20. Dismissed15 November 2022· minor3294502
    The Old Farmhouse, Petches Bridge, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4QN

    described in the application form as the “change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to self-contained dwelling and associated development

  21. Dismissed15 November 2022· minor3294098
    Lovely Cottage, Toppesfield Road, Finchingfield, CM7 4NZ

    described in the application form as a “proposed bungalow on site that used to contain a similar bungalow

  22. Dismissed15 November 2022· minor3290337
    76 Trinity Road, Halstead, Essex, C09 1ED

    returning what was originally a two bed semi-detached property back to its original format, currently a 3 bed detached. Rear single storey extension included and external works to suit

  23. Dismissed11 November 2022· minor3283875
    Oaklands, Shardlowes Farm Hedingham Road, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1PL

    Erection of workshop for service and repair work on high performance sports cars

  24. Allowed9 November 2022· minor3290540
    Cottonwood Lodge, Widleybrook Lane, Blackmore End, Braintree, CM7 4FD

    demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling and cartlodge without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/00681/FUL, dated 29 September 2020

  25. Dismissed7 October 2022· commercial3300298
    Land at Colemans Bridge Industrial Estate, Colchester Rd, Witham, Essex, CM8 3HP

    single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display

  26. Allowed6 October 2022· householder3292195
    14 Pilgrim Close, Braintree, CM7 5QG

    erection of part single/part double storey rear extension and erection of front porch

  27. Dismissed26 September 2022· minor3285089
    Maltings Poultry Farm, Sturmer Road, Steeple Bumpstead, CB9 7BS

    ‘prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of use to 5 No. residential dwellings.’

  28. Dismissed23 September 2022· minor3291730
    Sweetings Farmhouse, Thistley Green Roaed, Braintree, CM7 9SF

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved - Erection of a 2 bedroom chalet bungalow for a disabled person and carer

  29. Dismissed22 September 2022· householder3290203
    1 Mill Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QR

    Part single, part-two storey side and rear extension

  30. Allowed9 September 2022· commercial3297677
    Starbucks, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8GA

    installation of 6m internally-illuminated totem pole

  31. Dismissed6 September 2022· minor3290083
    59 Bradford Street, Braintree, CM7 9AT

    Replacement of existing windows in Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen, and Terrace Doors in Lounge with new upvc windows and Repaintin g of exterior brickwork matching existing colour

  32. Dismissed2 September 2022· other3293604
    Stantons Farm Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8NH
  33. Dismissed2 September 2022· minor3293596
    Stantons Farm Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8NH

    Single storey agricultural barn

  34. Allowed2 September 2022· minor3277847
    Stantons Farm Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8NH
  35. Allowed1 September 2022· householder3292918
    Laundry Cottage, Church Road, Bulmer, Sudbury, CO10 7EL

    Erection of cart lodge

  36. Dismissed16 August 2022· minor3290519
    Land West of Ryes Lane, Bulmer Tye, Essex, CO10 7DZ

    the erection of 4 No. bungalows and associated development

  37. Allowed21 June 2022· minor3283029
    9A East Street, Coggeshall, CO6 1SH

    Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of a building from Office Use (Class B1 (a)) to a dwelling house (Class C3)

  38. Dismissed17 June 2022· minor3278776
    Land at Bardfield Road, Shalford, Essex, CM7 5HX

    change of use of land for the siting of a temporary dwelling, together with stables, agricultural building & associated hardstanding & turn out/exercise area to support a new equestrian business

  39. Dismissed30 May 2022· other3270944
    The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St. Paul, CO10 7BY
  40. Dismissed30 May 2022· minor3270942
    The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St. Paul, CO10 7BY

    the conversion of a redundant public house and self- contained flat to two dwellings

  41. Dismissed12 May 2022· other3277860
    Griggs Farmhouse West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1NT
  42. Dismissed12 May 2022· householder3277857
    Griggs Farmhouse West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1NT

    a two-storey extension

  43. Allowed9 May 2022· major3278254
    Land Adjacent To Fairacres , 76 Church Lane , Braintree , Essex, CM7 5SD

    the erection of 14 residential dwelling houses

  44. Dismissed6 May 2022· minor3273693
    Park Place Bardfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, CM7 4LL

    replacement proposed 7 no. units on land at Bardfield Road”

  45. Unknown29 April 2022· enforcement3263702
    Colne Commercials Ltd, 136 Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PP
  46. Unknown29 April 2022· enforcement3263701
    Colne Commercials Ltd, 136 Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PP
  47. Split Decision29 April 2022· enforcement3263700
    Colne Commercials Ltd, 136 Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PP

    Installation of steel mesh fencing and matching gates to a maximum height of 1.9 metres covering the site frontage adjacent to the highway

  48. Dismissed28 April 2022· major3275976
    Land off of Highfield Stile Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9SD

    the erection of 10 detached dwellings

  49. Allowed26 April 2022· householder3294349
    37 Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9PX

    a 2 storey rear and part side extension

  50. Dismissed25 April 2022· minor3283082
    Butlers Farm Colne Road, Bures, CO8 5DN
  51. Allowed25 April 2022· minor3268430
    Butlers Farm, Colne Road, Bures Hamlet, CO8 5DN
  52. Dismissed25 April 2022· ldc3262845
    Butlers Farm , Colne Road, Bures, Hamlet, Essex, CO8 5DN

    the operations necessary to convert the barns into dwellings with the insertion of windows and doors. Both dwellings will be single storey as the council considered the insertion of a mezzanine floor over development and refused the previous applications

  53. Dismissed25 April 2022· minor3260028
    Butlers Farm, Colne Road, Bures, CO8 5DN
  54. Dismissed25 April 2022· minor3260026
    Butlers Farm , Colne Road, Bures, CO8 5DN
  55. Dismissed20 April 2022· minor3282406
    Land South Of Toppesfield Road, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4HD

    described as, ‘permission in principle application for up to two dwellings at Land South of Toppesfield Road, Great Yeldham

  56. Allowed20 April 2022· minor3281625
    Mission Hall Gainsford End, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4EG

    the demolition of a redundant place of worship and the erection of a detached dwelling (outline application with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except for means of access)

  57. Allowed13 April 2022· householder3286842
    Lantern Cottage , Cole Green , Belchamp St Paul , Suffolk, CO10 7BS

    the construction of an 8 x 3.5m outdoor swimming pool in the rear gardens of Lantern Cottage with attendant timber housing for plant equipment

  58. Allowed8 April 2022· householder3285966
    Great Nortons Farm, Cornish Hall End Road, Stambourne, Halstead, CO9 4PE

    the demolition of a flint and brick garden wall and the construction of a single storey extension to the main house to form an enlarged kitchen and associated dining area and partial rebuilding of the external wall

  59. Dismissed8 April 2022· minor3284864
    Land at Brick Kiln Green, Blackmore End, Braintree, CM7 4DT

    the creation of 1 no. single storey dwelling

  60. Dismissed7 April 2022· minor3280573
    Gosfield Airfield, Hedingham Road, Gosfield, Essex, CO9 1SA

    the construction of an assembly and distribution facility

  61. Allowed6 April 2022· minor3284667
    Land Southwest of Westwell, Halstead Road, White Ash Green, Essex, CO9 1PD

    the erection of 1 no. two-storey dwelling and attached outbuilding utilising an existing vehicular access

  62. Unknown31 March 2022· minor3279204
    Pheasant Cottage, Shalford Road, Panfield, Braintree, CM7 5AS
  63. Unknown31 March 2022· other3279203
    Pheasant Cottage, Shalford Road, Panfield, Braintree, CM7 5AS
  64. Dismissed31 March 2022· minor3279202
    Pheasant Cottage, Shalford Road, Panfield, Braintree, CM7 5AS

    a side extension and glazed link

  65. Dismissed30 March 2022· minor3282173
    Cherry Tree Barn, Borley, Sudbury, CO10 7AE

    erection of 1 no. single-storey dwelling, ancillary cart-lodge utilising existing vehicular access and demolition of 3 no. existing barns

  66. Dismissed29 March 2022· minor3283641
    Gunneymeade, High Street Green, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3LG

    described as, ‘outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and removal of concrete hardstanding and erection of a bungalow built to the Building Regulation M4(2) ‘Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings’ standard

  67. Dismissed29 March 2022· minor3281139
    Land at Old Road, Wickham St Paul, Essex, CO9 2PU

    described as, ‘erection of 1 No. detached single storey dwelling with parking/garage and new vehicular access from Old Road

  68. Dismissed25 March 2022· minor3283363
    The Mazes, Unit 5, East Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JJ

    Construction of a commercial unit, on the narrow strip, in between the house no 6, and the "The pub" fronting east street, and being part of Unit 5, the Mazes, cm7 3jj

  69. Dismissed24 March 2022· minor3280402
    Rear of The Swan PH, 153 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1BE

    demolition of single storey function room and erection of a detached dwelling to provide 1 x 2 bed house

  70. Dismissed24 March 2022· minor3278217
    Swan Inn, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2DW

    Demolition of disused garage and development of 6 double bed single storey motel rooms with 12 additional parking spaces

  71. Dismissed22 March 2022· householder3287746
    Manor Cottage, Beazley End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JJ

    described as, ‘replace a small section of hedging with a fence to provide secure off-road parking and install a wooden gate

  72. Dismissed21 March 2022· ldc3282873
    70 Silver Street, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3QF

    a single storey rear extension

  73. Allowed14 March 2022· ldc3286545
    28 Claudius Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 1PY

    to convert the existing garage into a workshop/room with a separate toilet/shower area

  74. Dismissed11 March 2022· minor3275726
    Land to Rear of No.27, 27 Duggers Lane, Braintree, CM7 1BB

    residential development of two three bedroom houses

  75. Dismissed10 March 2022· minor3266584
    Land to Rear 1 Feering Hill, Feering, Essex, CO5 9NH

    Erection of a raised single-storey two-bedroomed dwellinghouse

  76. Allowed2 March 2022· householder3284897
    14 London Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2LG

    described on the application form as ‘proposed oak framed garden room

  77. Dismissed2 March 2022· minor3276838
    Meadowbrook House, Lower Farm Road, Borley, CO10 7AJ

    Conversion of the existing cartlodge to form a separate dwelling

  78. Dismissed2 March 2022· householder3261974
    Home Farm House, Hall Drive, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1RZ

    removal of greenhouse wall and construction of ancillary outbuilding and outdoor swimming pool

  79. Dismissed1 March 2022· householder3274551
    The Lawn House, 146 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9JA

    a single storey rear extension and associated landscaping. Appeal B: APP/Z1510/Y/21/3274548 The Lawn House, 146 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JA

  80. Dismissed1 March 2022· other3274548
    The Lawn House, 146 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9JA
  81. Dismissed4 February 2022· minor3282273
    39 Saffron Gardens, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4BL

    erection of 2 no. bedroom dwelling with associated access and parking

  82. Dismissed4 February 2022· minor3280787
    Hopkiln House, Mumfords Hill, Wethersfield, CM7 4AW

    extensions to existing barn and conversion to a single dwellinghouse

  83. Dismissed4 February 2022· minor3277789
    Finchingfield Nurseries, Bardfield Road, Finchingfield, CM7 4LL

    demolition of office building and construction of dwelling

  84. Dismissed21 January 2022· householder3283667
    20, Chantry Close, Bocking, CM7 5FQ

    described on the application form as: ‘Replacement of faulty timber windows with conservation PVC (appearance identical to timber) by FENSA installer Bluemanor Windows. In addition we wish to replace the soffit and facia boards at the same time by the removal of rotten original timber and replace in the same PVC to ensure the drip details are maintained

  85. Dismissed20 January 2022· major3281232
    Land off Brain Valley Avenue, Black Notley

    for outline planning application for the demolition of existing farm outbuildings and the erection of up to 90 dwellings (including 40% affordable housing) with community park and public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and a vehicular access point from Brain Valley Avenue. All matters are reserved except for means of access

  86. Allowed19 January 2022· householder3285802
    54 Valentine Way, Silver End, Braintree, Essex, CM8 3RX

    the erection of a two-storey rear extension and to change front and end windows to insulated types

  87. Dismissed19 January 2022· householder3282797
    4 Cunnington Road, Braintree, CM7 3DR

    the erection of what is described as a ‘Single Rear Extension

  88. Dismissed19 January 2022· householder3281951
    3 Blunts Hall Drive, Witham, CM8 1LZ

    the erection of front, rear and side extensions with loft conversion and dormers to rear

  89. Allowed19 January 2022· householder3280329
    31 Armond Road, Witham, CM8 2HD

    the erection of fencing to side and rear garden

  90. Allowed14 January 2022· minor3282607
    5 Recreation Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3JG

    A bungalow

  91. Dismissed14 January 2022· minor3281675
    59 Brain Valley Avenue, Black Notley, CM77 8LS

    construction of new detached 3 bedroom dwelling and creation of new highways access

  92. Dismissed12 January 2022· minor3283915
    32 Trinity Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JA

    change of use from Shop to Residential

  93. Dismissed11 January 2022· minor3276481
    Land North of No. 17 Gosfield Road, High Garrett, Essex, CM7 5NZ

    construction of 4 no. new dwellings, new access from Gosfield Road and associated development

  94. Dismissed6 January 2022· major3276315
    Land to the West of Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3LE

    outline planning application for the development of up to 90 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access

  95. Dismissed6 January 2022· minor3275280
    45 Shalford Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6BY

    proposed new dwelling

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