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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.

  1. Allowed18 December 2023· minor3318715
    Warwick 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

  2. Dismissed18 December 2023· major3317112
    Land 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

  3. Allowed15 December 2023· major3325681
    Land West Of Park Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3PG

    described on the application form as ‘Installation of solar farm and associated development

  4. Allowed11 December 2023· minor3289767
    Land 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

  5. Dismissed7 December 2023· other3318679
    Plough 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

  6. Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3315236
    Land Opposite 1-4 Jenkins Farm Cottages , Kings Lane , Stisted , Essex , CM77 8AF

    Erection of a 2 bedroom single-storey Agricultural Workers Dwelling

  7. Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3311887
    Land Adjacent Bramble Barn, Gestingthorpe Road, Little Maplestead, Essex, CO9 2SJ

    erection of a new agricultural store

  8. Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3311886
    Land Adjacent Bramble Barn, Gestingthorpe Road, Little Maplestead, Essex, CO9 2SJ

    erection of a new agricultural store

  9. Allowed20 November 2023· minor3319053
    Land 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

  10. Allowed16 November 2023· minor3318348
    Land At, Russels Road, Greenstead Green , Essex, CO9 1SR

    A new dwelling

  11. Dismissed10 November 2023· minor3314549
    Land 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

  12. Allowed2 November 2023· minor3320713
    Land Adjacent 35 Colne Park Road, White Colne, CO6 2PL
  13. Allowed2 November 2023· major3320712
    Land 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

  14. Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3320667
    Coppins Farm Lower Green, Alphamstone, Bures, CO8 5HE

    a temporary dwelling for up to two years

  15. Allowed31 October 2023· minor3321533
    3 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)

  16. Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3329209
    Lones Garden, Shalford, Braintree, CM7 5JB

    extensions incorporating the conversion of the garage

  17. Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3328976
    27 Powers Hall End, Witham, CM8 2HE

    demolition of existing stand-alone garage and conservatory, proposed two-storey side and rear additions with integral garage

  18. Dismissed30 October 2023· householder3328059
    100 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

  19. Allowed27 October 2023· householder3316715
    Clovelly, 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

  20. Dismissed26 October 2023· householder3319143
    Brambles Collins Road, Little Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2SG

    New shared vehicular access for Brambles and new permitted bungalow

  21. Dismissed24 October 2023· householder3327664
    Barrington, Hall Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, CO9 4SE

    proposed first floor extension over existing garage

  22. Dismissed11 October 2023· advert3317012
    Lidl Uk Gmbh, Bridge Street, Witham, CM8 1ZG

    a Lidl Flagpole, detailing opening hours and facilities available inside the store

  23. Dismissed11 October 2023· other3310019
    Howbridge 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

  24. Dismissed21 September 2023· minor3313077
    Colne 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

  25. Dismissed19 September 2023· householder3316655
    Land & Buildings on the North West Side of Bures Road, Earls Colne, CO6 2QA

    replacement of existing garage/storage building

  26. Dismissed14 September 2023· householder3324428
    Mannings 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

  27. Dismissed7 September 2023· minor3315451
    Whitehouse 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

  28. Unknown7 September 2023· minor3307373
    Land North West Of Whitehouse Farm, Finkle Green, Birdbrook, CO9 4BT
  29. Dismissed24 August 2023· other3310462
    30B High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AP

    addition of a 32mm gas pipe fitted externally to façade

  30. Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3312509
    Cottons 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

  31. Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3316412
    Burnt Gardens , Back Lane , Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AY

    the erection of a single dwelling on a self-build basis

  32. Allowed17 August 2023· minor3311390
    The 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

  33. Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3309906
    Elm 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

  34. Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3305804
    Land North Of Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA

    the erection of a log cabin to be used as temporary agricultural accommodation

  35. Allowed15 August 2023· householder3318547
    30 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TD

    the erection of single storey extension to the front of a garage

  36. Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3310554
    Lady's Haven, Station Road , Earls Colne , Essex , CO6 2ER

    the erection of a 3 bedroom bungalow in place of existing stables

  37. Dismissed7 July 2023· major3312296
    Land 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

  38. Allowed23 June 2023· minor3309623
    Land 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

  39. Allowed21 June 2023· householder3319734
    1 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

  40. Notice varied and upheld16 June 2023· enforcement3278305
    Land 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

  41. Unknown16 June 2023· ldc3278210
    43 Colne Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TD
  42. Unknown16 June 2023· ldc3278193
    43 Colne Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1TD
  43. Dismissed18 May 2023· householder3317159
    15 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

  44. Dismissed18 May 2023· householder3316510
    20 Chantry Close, Braintree, CM7 5FQ

    the replacement of existing timber-framed windows with new imitation timber framed windows

  45. Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3295620
    Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EE

    two 3-bedroom detached dwellings and creation of a new access

  46. Dismissed15 May 2023· minor3309583
    Land 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

  47. Dismissed15 May 2023· minor3309504
    Land West of Water Lane, Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2NA

    application for outline planning permission of 3 detached dwellings with all matters reserved

  48. Dismissed5 May 2023· householder3306425
    Bridge House, 35d Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1UH

    extension of existing detached garage

  49. Unknown28 April 2023· minor3280189
    69 Halstead Road, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1PG
  50. Split Decision28 April 2023· enforcement3279977
    69 Halstead Road , Gosfield , Braintree , Essex , CO9 1PD

    a replacement two storey dwelling & cartlodge

  51. Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3292123
    Seven Seas Marble And Granite, Coggeshall Road, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon, Essex , CO5 9PE

    residential development for five dwellings

  52. Dismissed14 April 2023· other3307021
    Brooms Farm Colne Park Road, White Colne, Colchester, CO6 2QN

    the demolition of the existing dilapidated bungalow and the erection of 2 bungalows

  53. Allowed5 April 2023· minor3308484
    Unit 1, Ponyacres, Rotten End, Wethersfield, Braintree, CM7 4AL

    change of use of barn to a self-contained independent dwelling house

  54. Dismissed4 April 2023· ldc3272293
    33 Francis Way, Silver End, CM8 3QX

    Demolition of single storey rear extension to rear of single dwellinghouse

  55. Dismissed4 April 2023· householder3269480
    33 Francis Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3QX
  56. Allowed4 April 2023· minor3267963
    33 Francis Way , Silver End, Essex, CM8 3QX
  57. Notice upheld27 March 2023· enforcement3290978
    Land 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

  58. Allowed24 March 2023· minor3300175
    Land to the East of Ulting Road, Ulting Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2LY

    the erection of 6 detached dwellings and access

  59. Allowed14 March 2023· major3307493
    Land 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

  60. Dismissed10 March 2023· minor3301064
    The Pheasant PH, Audley End, Gestingthorpe , Essex , CO9 3AU

    new sheltered outdoor seating area attached to existing pub building

  61. Dismissed21 February 2023· householder3311054
    41 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

  62. Allowed20 February 2023· minor3306392
    Cust Hall, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4EB

    the conversion and extension of holiday accommodation barn to create residential annexe

  63. Dismissed20 February 2023· minor3306237
    10 Station Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QA

    demolition of existing workshop and erection of one detached and two semi-detached private dwellings

  64. Notice varied and upheld13 February 2023· enforcement3285201
    Land 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)

  65. Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3289300
    Church Lane, Castle Hedingham, Essex

    2 bedroom cottage

  66. Notice varied and upheld9 February 2023· enforcement3279849
    Land 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

  67. Dismissed3 February 2023· minor3265201
    1 Church Road, Wickham St Paul, Halstead, CO9 2PL

    the construction of 7 2-bedroom dwellings

  68. Allowed30 January 2023· other3306479
    Land 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

  69. Dismissed25 January 2023· minor3298836
    Stables 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

  70. Dismissed25 January 2023· minor3298077
    Land 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

  71. Allowed19 January 2023· major3289751
    Land 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

  72. Allowed17 January 2023· householder3311009
    26 Mersey Road, Witham, CM8 1LJ

    the erection of a first-floor front extension

  73. Allowed17 January 2023· minor3297020
    6 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]

  74. Allowed16 January 2023· householder3308427
    Hope Villa, 9 Albert Place, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TZ

    extensions and alterations

  75. Allowed16 January 2023· householder3306291
    Fraser 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

  76. Dismissed13 January 2023· householder3311344
    126 Witham Road, Black Notley, Essex, CM77 8LP

    the construction of a dropped kerb and driveway to property

  77. Dismissed13 January 2023· minor3294877
    Land East Of Sloe Hill , Sloe Hill, Halstead , Essex, CO9 1PA

    erection of nine dwellings and access

  78. Dismissed6 January 2023· minor3295767
    4 St. Marys Road, Kelvedon, CO5 9DN

    Erection of new, additional, detached house in grounds of existing property

  79. Allowed5 January 2023· major3305099
    Land 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

  80. Allowed5 January 2023· minor3289237
    The 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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