The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Braintree District Council, 2023
80 appeals decided in 2023, 34% 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.
- Allowed18 December 2023· minor3318715Warwick House, 48 Collingwood Road , Witham , Essex , CM8 2DZ
demolition of existing building and the construction of a new building providing three residential units alongside associated landscaping, access, parking and associated development
- Dismissed18 December 2023· major3317112Land at Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, CM7 4FE
erection of 56 dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated works, including access; internal road network and associated highway works; hard and soft landscaping; formal and informal open space; vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian infrastructure; utilities and drainage infrastructure; car and cycle parking; and refuse storage
- Allowed15 December 2023· major3325681Land West Of Park Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3PG
described on the application form as ‘Installation of solar farm and associated development
- Allowed11 December 2023· minor3289767Land South West of Fox And Pheasant Farm, Colchester Road, White Colne, Essex, CO6 2PS
change of use of land for the creation of 4no. Gypsy/Traveller pitches, comprising the siting of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan and the erection of a utility building per pitch, alongside the erection of a stables building comprising 2no. stable boxes, feed store and tack room
- Dismissed7 December 2023· other3318679Plough Cottage, The Green, White Notley, Witham, Essex, CM8 1RG
replacement of all current single glazed six pane windows with new two pane double glazed windows
- Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3315236Land Opposite 1-4 Jenkins Farm Cottages , Kings Lane , Stisted , Essex , CM77 8AF
Erection of a 2 bedroom single-storey Agricultural Workers Dwelling
- Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3311887Land Adjacent Bramble Barn, Gestingthorpe Road, Little Maplestead, Essex, CO9 2SJ
erection of a new agricultural store
- Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3311886Land Adjacent Bramble Barn, Gestingthorpe Road, Little Maplestead, Essex, CO9 2SJ
erection of a new agricultural store
- Allowed20 November 2023· minor3319053Land Adjacent 29 To 31 Queen Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3RH
the erection of a single, two storey dwelling, landscaping and improvements to the vehicular access
- Allowed16 November 2023· minor3318348Land At, Russels Road, Greenstead Green , Essex, CO9 1SR
A new dwelling
- Dismissed10 November 2023· minor3314549Land to the East of Tey Road , Tey Road , Earls Colne , Essex, CO6 2LJ
outline planning permission for the erection of five detached self-build dwellings with all matters reserved
- Allowed2 November 2023· minor3320713Land Adjacent 35 Colne Park Road, White Colne, CO6 2PL
- Allowed2 November 2023· major3320712Land Adjacent 35 Colne Park Road, White Colne, CO6 2PL
a “domestic equestrian arena” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 19/00645/FUL, dated 14 August 2019
- Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3320667Coppins Farm Lower Green, Alphamstone, Bures, CO8 5HE
a temporary dwelling for up to two years
- Allowed31 October 2023· minor33215333 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9DB
described in the application form as alterations to convert existing storage and distribution (Class B8 use) to seven two-storey, one-bedroom dwellings (use Class C3)
- Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3329209Lones Garden, Shalford, Braintree, CM7 5JB
extensions incorporating the conversion of the garage
- Dismissed30 October 2023· householder332897627 Powers Hall End, Witham, CM8 2HE
demolition of existing stand-alone garage and conservatory, proposed two-storey side and rear additions with integral garage
- Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3328059100 High Garrett, Bocking North, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5NT
New extension comprising ground floor and upper floor with link to existing house, with matching gable design, materials and proportions to existing house
- Allowed27 October 2023· householder3316715Clovelly, Henny Road, Lamarsh, Essex, CO8 5EU
described in the application form as a “first floor extension, garage conversion, materials and fenestration changes, with double carport
- Dismissed26 October 2023· householder3319143Brambles Collins Road, Little Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2SG
New shared vehicular access for Brambles and new permitted bungalow
- Dismissed24 October 2023· householder3327664Barrington, Hall Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, CO9 4SE
proposed first floor extension over existing garage
- Dismissed11 October 2023· advert3317012Lidl Uk Gmbh, Bridge Street, Witham, CM8 1ZG
a Lidl Flagpole, detailing opening hours and facilities available inside the store
- Dismissed11 October 2023· other3310019Howbridge Hall, Howbridge Road, Essex, Witham, CM8 1DA
Demolition of existing loggia and erection of single-storey extension to create link between main dwelling and existing outbuilding. Upgrading and insulation of existing outbuilding
- Dismissed21 September 2023· minor3313077Colne Valley Golf Club, Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2LT
installation of 32' x 12' temporary static mobile home to provide on-site Head Green Keepers accommodation
- Dismissed19 September 2023· householder3316655Land & Buildings on the North West Side of Bures Road, Earls Colne, CO6 2QA
replacement of existing garage/storage building
- Dismissed14 September 2023· householder3324428Mannings Farm, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2QH
demolition of existing extension and construction of new extension. The newer extension is more in keeping with the original dwelling and will give the family additional bedrooms so that all the family can live in the house. The new extension will be thermally efficient and reduce the carbon footprint of the dwelling. The extension will be high quality and use traditional finishes
- Dismissed7 September 2023· minor3315451Whitehouse Farm, Birdbrook, Halstead, CO9 4BT
Conversion of agricultural buildings into C3 residential dwellings - see 2130 Pl 500 for location and block plan. 2130 PL 802 and 803 for fenestration details. Appeal B: Ref: APP/Z1510/W/23/3315451 Land North West Of Whitehouse Farm, Finkle Green, Birdbrook CO9 4BT
- Unknown7 September 2023· minor3307373Land North West Of Whitehouse Farm, Finkle Green, Birdbrook, CO9 4BT
- Dismissed24 August 2023· other331046230B High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AP
addition of a 32mm gas pipe fitted externally to façade
- Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3312509Cottons Farm, Sculpins Lane, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4AY
Change of Use of Two Agricultural Buildings to Five 'Smaller' Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and for Associated Operational Development
- Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3316412Burnt Gardens , Back Lane , Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AY
the erection of a single dwelling on a self-build basis
- Allowed17 August 2023· minor3311390The Lodge Rectory Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, CM8 3HJ
the erection of 3 No. 2-bed single-storey bungalows and garages with a new access off Rectory Lane
- Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3309906Elm Cottage & Land Between Comingmak & Newton, Maldon Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1HN
the erection of 5 No. dwellings replacing a single dwelling (Elm Cottage) and access and parking
- Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3305804Land North Of Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA
the erection of a log cabin to be used as temporary agricultural accommodation
- Allowed15 August 2023· householder331854730 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TD
the erection of single storey extension to the front of a garage
- Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3310554Lady's Haven, Station Road , Earls Colne , Essex , CO6 2ER
the erection of a 3 bedroom bungalow in place of existing stables
- Dismissed7 July 2023· major3312296Land at Gershwin Park, Gershwin Boulevard, Witham, Essex, CM8 1XU
the ‘Erection of single storey building of 262sqm to provide 3 neighbourhood retail units (Class E), a three storey building to provide a 70 bedroom care home (Class C2) and 44 residential dwellings (Class C3) comprising of dwellinghouses and a three storey apartment building, alongside access, parking, landscaping and other associated works
- Allowed23 June 2023· minor3309623Land to the West of Hedingham Road (Plot 29), Gosfield, CO9 1TG
a reserved matter application - layout, appearance, scale and landscaping for the erection of 35 houses - without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/00653/REM, dated 19 March 2021
- Allowed21 June 2023· householder33197341 Rutland Place Bridge Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SZ
the replacement of 2 No. wood single-glazing sash windows to the front elevation, with like for-like uPVC double-glazing windows
- Notice varied and upheld16 June 2023· enforcement3278305Land to the Rear of 43 Colne Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TD
Without planning permission: 1. The erection of an outbuilding in the approximate position marked with an ‘A’ on the attached plan 2. The execution of works to form a vehicular access in the deceleration lane of a classified road, namely the A120, onto land to the rear of 43 Colne Road Coggeshall, in the approximate position marked with a ‘B’ on the attached plan consisting of the removal of a section of hedge, the laying of hardstanding and the erection of a metal gate
- Unknown16 June 2023· ldc327821043 Colne Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TD
- Unknown16 June 2023· ldc327819343 Colne Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1TD
- Dismissed18 May 2023· householder331715915 Clare Road, Braintree, CM7 2PA
a one and a half storey rear extension, two side dormers and windows to the front elevation of existing bungalow to form first-floor accommodation
- Dismissed18 May 2023· householder331651020 Chantry Close, Braintree, CM7 5FQ
the replacement of existing timber-framed windows with new imitation timber framed windows
- Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3295620Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EE
two 3-bedroom detached dwellings and creation of a new access
- Dismissed15 May 2023· minor3309583Land at West Street , Vineyard, Coggeshall , Essex , Co6 1NS
erection of 4 new family dwellings together with amenity space and car parking plus creation of new access from West Street on land at The Vineyard, Coggeshall
- Dismissed15 May 2023· minor3309504Land West of Water Lane, Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2NA
application for outline planning permission of 3 detached dwellings with all matters reserved
- Dismissed5 May 2023· householder3306425Bridge House, 35d Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1UH
extension of existing detached garage
- Unknown28 April 2023· minor328018969 Halstead Road, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1PG
- Split Decision28 April 2023· enforcement327997769 Halstead Road , Gosfield , Braintree , Essex , CO9 1PD
a replacement two storey dwelling & cartlodge
- Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3292123Seven Seas Marble And Granite, Coggeshall Road, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon, Essex , CO5 9PE
residential development for five dwellings
- Dismissed14 April 2023· other3307021Brooms Farm Colne Park Road, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2QN
the demolition of the existing dilapidated bungalow and the erection of 2 bungalows
- Allowed5 April 2023· minor3308484Unit 1, Ponyacres, Rotten End, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4AL
change of use of barn to a self-contained independent dwelling house
- Dismissed4 April 2023· ldc327229333 Francis Way, Silver End, CM8 3QX
Demolition of single storey rear extension to rear of single dwellinghouse
- Dismissed4 April 2023· householder326948033 Francis Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3QX
- Allowed4 April 2023· minor326796333 Francis Way , Silver End, Essex, CM8 3QX
- Notice upheld27 March 2023· enforcement3290978Land at Il Salice (Formerly Known As) The Willows Inn, The Street, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8DQ
without planning permission, a material change of use from a Public House to a Restaurant
- Allowed24 March 2023· minor3300175Land to the East of Ulting Road, Ulting Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2LY
the erection of 6 detached dwellings and access
- Allowed14 March 2023· major3307493Land to the East of Braintree Road, Tye Green, CM77 8HB
described on the application form as ‘outline planning application (some matters reserved) for the residential development of up to 35 dwellings (including 40% affordable housing), with vehicular access, areas of landscaping and public open space
- Dismissed10 March 2023· minor3301064The Pheasant PH, Audley End, Gestingthorpe , Essex , CO9 3AU
new sheltered outdoor seating area attached to existing pub building
- Dismissed21 February 2023· householder331105441 Julien Court Road, Braintree, CM7 9BN
raising of roof and changes to roof form, first floor front extension and inclusion of front dormer, part single part two storey rear extension
- Allowed20 February 2023· minor3306392Cust Hall, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4EB
the conversion and extension of holiday accommodation barn to create residential annexe
- Dismissed20 February 2023· minor330623710 Station Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QA
demolition of existing workshop and erection of one detached and two semi-detached private dwellings
- Notice varied and upheld13 February 2023· enforcement3285201Land at Black Gables, Dunmow Road, Great Bardfield, Essex, CM7 4SD
Erection of two '2-storey' detached dwellinghouses and two 'single-storey' garages, and an engineering operation increasing land levels (enforcement notice appeal)
- Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3289300Church Lane, Castle Hedingham, Essex
2 bedroom cottage
- Notice varied and upheld9 February 2023· enforcement3279849Land at Fishing Lakes, Toppesfield Road, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4HB
without planning permission: 1. The material change of use of the land by the unlawful stationing of two mobile homes which are being used for residential purposes. 2. The material change of use of the land by the unlawful siting of a portable outbuilding being used as a commercial kitchen to prepare takeaway food
- Dismissed3 February 2023· minor32652011 Church Road, Wickham St Paul, Halstead, CO9 2PL
the construction of 7 2-bedroom dwellings
- Allowed30 January 2023· other3306479Land to the North of London Road, Kelvedon, Braintree, Essex, CO5 9AU
for a mixed-use neighbourhood development comprising up to 300 dwellings, health centre, local retail area, care home, an early years and childcare facility, open space and landscape buffers, and supporting infrastructure that includes sustainable drainage and two accesses from London Road
- Dismissed25 January 2023· minor3298836Stables Retreat, Beslyns Road , Great Bardfield, CM7 4TG
outline planning application, with all matters reserved except scale and access, for the erection of up to 4 dwellings and associated work
- Dismissed25 January 2023· minor3298077Land Between Hillcrest and Stone Cottage, The Street, Pebmarsh, Essex, CO9 2NG
the erection of a pair of 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings with new vehicular access
- Allowed19 January 2023· major3289751Land West of Boars Tye Road, Silver End, CM8 3PN
outline planning application with access to be determined for up to 94 dwellings and new landscaping, open space, access, land for allotments and associated infrastructure
- Allowed17 January 2023· householder331100926 Mersey Road, Witham, CM8 1LJ
the erection of a first-floor front extension
- Allowed17 January 2023· minor32970206 Wheel Chase, Sturmer, Haverhill, CB9 7GW
Change of Use of a small parcel of land to the side of no.6 Wheelchase to residential; A length of 1.8m high timber close boarded fence; To erect timber post of rail to other boundaried [1.4m high]
- Allowed16 January 2023· householder3308427Hope Villa, 9 Albert Place, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TZ
extensions and alterations
- Allowed16 January 2023· householder3306291Fraser Cottage, Pole Lane, White Notley, Witham, CM8 1RD
the erection of a two-storey side, single-storey rear and a side car port extension, and alterations to garage roof to form first-floor office accommodation
- Dismissed13 January 2023· householder3311344126 Witham Road, Black Notley, Essex, CM77 8LP
the construction of a dropped kerb and driveway to property
- Dismissed13 January 2023· minor3294877Land East Of Sloe Hill , Sloe Hill, Halstead , Essex, CO9 1PA
erection of nine dwellings and access
- Dismissed6 January 2023· minor32957674 St. Marys Road, Kelvedon, CO5 9DN
Erection of new, additional, detached house in grounds of existing property
- Allowed5 January 2023· major3305099Land at North East Witham Phase 4, (In Rivenhall Parish), Witham
for up to 230 dwellings including affordable homes; public open space including sports pitches and facilities, neighbourhood equipped area for play, parkland and alternative natural greenspace, vehicular access via Forest Road and Evans way, a bus, cycle and pedestrian connection to Rickstones Road, sustainable drainage systems, landscaping and all associated infrastructure and development
- Allowed5 January 2023· minor3289237The Lawn House, Felix Hall Park, Hollow Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DG
follows: “Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission 13/00811/FUL granted 23/01/2014 for: Erection of single storey dwelling within new walled garden (replacing 1 No. apartment within Felix Hall); Variation would allow: Alterations to fenestration, insertion of gates to boundary walls, solar panels to NE elevation, internal layout, rooflights and chimney position”. This is the description that I have adopted in the banner heading above
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