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Planning appeals in Braintree District Council, 2025

90 appeals decided in 2025, 24% 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. Dismissed29 December 2025· minor3374038
    Church Farm Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, CM77 8BG

    Agricultural Barn

  2. Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3368616
    Bluebridge Farm Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 1QG

    Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development

  3. Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3368610
    Bluebridge Farm Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 1QG

    Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development

  4. Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3369006
    Land Rear of 1-3 The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2EL

    conversion of vacant building to a 1 bedroom dwelling

  5. Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3373214
    Upper House Church Hill, Helions Bumpstead, Haverhill, CB9 7AJ

    a self build scheme – erection of a dwelling

  6. Dismissed3 December 2025· other3371409
    Land at 30-38 Old Road, Wethersfield, CM77 8BJ

    for the siting of 12 metal storage containers and change of use of land from agriculture to Class B8 (storage) use as a rural diversification initiative

  7. Dismissed3 December 2025· minor3365443
    Prested Hall, Prested Hall Chase, Feering, CO5 9EE

    Removal of existing marquee and erection of a replacement marquee in a new location

  8. Allowed24 November 2025· ldc3350595
    110 Church Street, Braintree, CM7 5JY

    Replacement of three timber windows with uPVC windows

  9. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3373799
    4 Keats Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HB

    first floor rear extension above existing ground floor extension

  10. Allowed12 November 2025· commercial3363153
    Land At Junction Of Chapel Hill And Mill Hill, Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QU

    installation of internally illuminated 48-sheet D-Poster advertisement

  11. Allowed11 November 2025· minor3361772
    Land to the West Of Foxborough, Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN

    Formation of vehicular access to the highway, creation of a trackway, erection of fencing, tree and hedge planting, and blocking up of existing vehicular access

  12. Dismissed10 November 2025· minor3369470
    Station House, Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP

    Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings

  13. Allowed6 November 2025· minor3369428
    Windyridge, Chapel End Way, Stambourne, Halstead, CO9 4NX

    demolition of the workshop/meeting house and construction of a 2 bedroomed dwelling of part 1.5 storey, part single storey

  14. Dismissed3 November 2025· minor3367373
    Building North of 12 Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RA

    prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - change of use to 1 No. residential dwelling

  15. Allowed29 October 2025· minor3370859
    Land Adjoining Tennis Courts, Ludham Hall Lane, Black Notley, Essex, CM77 8QT

    Erection of 3 No. detached dwellings and 1 No. detached bungalow & new access

  16. Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3371037
    Barn at Moat Farm Road, Greenstead Green, Essex, CO9 1RP

    ‘Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of use to 1No. residential dwelling.’

  17. Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3369349
    Land to the South of , 231 Witham Road , Black Notley , Essex , CM77 8NQ

    to erect a modest 3 bedroomed dwelling on the land to the front aspect - ie aligned with the existing dwelling frontages along Witham Road

  18. Dismissed14 October 2025· minor3366906
    Land Rear of 5 Butler Road, Leather Lane, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4JB

    Erection of detached single storey one-bedroom residential dwelling

  19. Dismissed3 October 2025· householder3370538
    1 Oaklands Close, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7PZ

    a first-floor side extension

  20. Dismissed3 October 2025· householder3370228
    1 The Maltings, Mill Lane, Pebmarsh, Essex, CO9 2NN

    to replace existing timber windows and doors with UPVC windows and doors and composite door

  21. Dismissed25 September 2025· minor3362731
    Land Adj To Woodstock, Dunmow Road, Rayne, CM77 6WF

    redevelopment of existing site to erect up to 8 residential dwellings (C3) with associated access, landscaping, parking and infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access

  22. Allowed15 September 2025· minor3360117
    Locksmiths Farm, Robinhood End, Finchingfield, Essex, CO9 4NN

    ‘demolition of barn structures, development of a single dwelling and detached garage, external alterations of existing Nissen Hut together with hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments’

  23. Dismissed5 September 2025· minor3358626
    Land Opposite Dearsley Farm, Kedington Road, Sturmer, Essex, CB9 7XR

    change of use from B* agricultural land under 5ha to B8 open storage (scaffold stored on 4no. wheeled trailers)

  24. Allowed1 September 2025· other3326975
    28 Homebridge Court, Hatfield Road , Witham , CM8 1GJ

    new front door

  25. Allowed8 August 2025· householder3361368
    Holly House Dewlands, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8LW

    two storey side extension and loft conversion

  26. Dismissed7 August 2025· minor3364029
    Finchingfield Nurseries , Bardfield Road, Finchingfield , Essex, CM7 4LL

    demolition of ancillary outbuildings and construction of a single storey dwellinghouse

  27. Allowed1 August 2025· major3359441
    Land at Cranes Lane, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AX

    outline application for the erection of around 100 dwellings (including 40% social/affordable housing), associated open space and a rural business court of around 2 ,500 square metres (Class E Use)

  28. Dismissed28 July 2025· minor3360138
    Newhouse Farm Little Maplestead Road, Gestingthorpe, Halstead, CO9 3AS

    for a detached single storey outbuilding

  29. Dismissed23 July 2025· minor3364832
    The Angel Hotel, St Marys Square, High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AN

    ‘retrospective planning for 1.2m high timber fence to front boundary line’

  30. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3358739
    Bower Hall, Western Road, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3SG

    the erection of 3 new residential dwellings on land at Bower Hall and the creation of a new site access from Western Road

  31. Dismissed26 June 2025· householder3361037
    138 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3PP

    ‘8 meter single storey extension’

  32. Dismissed24 June 2025· minor3358832
    Land South Of Rosemary Farm, Rosemary Lane, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AJ

    for two storage containers

  33. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360557
    Old Applecroft Farm , Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7NP

    the construction of a one and a half storey garage block with ancillary accommodation to the main house, along with all associated site works

  34. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360518
    Grassels, High Street Green, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3LH

    for a replacement dwelling

  35. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360339
    Aberpennar, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2HL

    residential development comprising of 2no. 3bedroom bungalows with associated access, parking and amenity

  36. Allowed17 June 2025· minor3360303
    Barrells Meadow, Kirby Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3EA

    ‘continued use of land and the stationing of static caravan for occupation by site manager (resubmission)’

  37. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3358190
    Land North of Muchmores Farm , Blake End Great Saling, Braintree, Essex

    for the change of use to storage compound (Use Class B8), erection of 1.8m weldmesh fencing, laying of hardcore and vehicular accesses

  38. Allowed13 June 2025· minor3353197
    Gulls Meadow, Woodhouse Farm Road, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8FP

    An agricultural storage barn

  39. Allowed11 June 2025· minor3360099
    1A and 1B Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LL

    replacement of timber windows

  40. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3347469
    Land South of Foxearth Hall, The Street, Foxearth, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7JH

    Erection of 1no. self-build dwelling and ancillary outbuilding utilising existing vehicular access (improved)

  41. Dismissed28 May 2025· householder3352731
    West View Cottage, Bardfield Road, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4LS

    replace 1980/1990s double glazed wooden windows with heritage style Residence Collection R7 PVCu double glazed windows more in keeping with the age and style of the property

  42. Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3352260
    Land North West Of Maltbeggars Farm, Tey Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1SD

    change of use of agricultural land to a Dog Agility field

  43. Allowed23 May 2025· major3357015
    Land West of Mill Lane, Tye Green, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8HW

    78 bungalows consisting of age-restricted (to over-55s) market bungalows and unrestricted affordable bungalows; with the provision of c. 4 ha of open space, community building, associated works and change of use from agricultural to domestic garden (resubmission of 21/00749/FUL)

  44. Dismissed21 May 2025· householder3360898
    10, Pointwell Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RH

    erection of 1st floor side extension on pillars and pitched dormers to front elevation. Erection of rear conservatory

  45. Dismissed19 May 2025· minor3352917
    25 Colchester Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1RP

    removal of existing tractor shed to be replaced with a 2 bedroom detached house

  46. Dismissed12 May 2025· minor3356945
    Site Adj Ivory House , High Garrett, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5NU

    erection of 1no. single storey 3/4 bedroom dwelling with associated parking and private amenity space

  47. Allowed6 May 2025· minor3351199
    Land South of Sheepcote Wood, Station Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD

    Change of use of agricultural land to dog walking field, new access and fencing

  48. Dismissed1 May 2025· householder3360664
    The Old Rectory, Rectory Meadow, Bradwell, Essex, CM778EX

    to demolish the existing detached two car garage and construct a new three car garage

  49. Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3354548
    Land South Of Brickwall Farm, Queen Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3RH

    erection of detached three-bedroom dwelling with private amenity space and parking

  50. Dismissed30 April 2025· householder3362796
    32 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RY

    single storey side extension, two storey rear extension

  51. Dismissed30 April 2025· householder3361779
    20a Birch House Mill Lane , Cressing , Braintree, CM77 8HN

    erection of a new rear dormer and two rooflights

  52. Dismissed30 April 2025· other3356088
    Fentons Farm Fentons Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SL
  53. Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3356085
    Fentons Farm Fentons Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SL

    described on the application form as the conversion of existing listed barns into a single dwelling, including small extension and link

  54. Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3352667
    The Barn, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AZ
  55. Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3347822
    The Barn, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AZ

    the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for associated operational development

  56. Dismissed22 April 2025· minor3357184
    Meadow View, Lower Road, Middleton, Essex, CO10 7NS

    2No. new build bungalows

  57. Dismissed17 April 2025· minor3345927
    Land Between Hill Rise and Stour View, Bures Road, Lamarsh, Bures, CO8 5EP

    the erection of a detached dwelling

  58. Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3354393
    Dengie Farmhouse, Maldon Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3HY

    ‘conversion of an existing barn into a two bedroom dwelling’

  59. Dismissed11 April 2025· other3350628
    Simpsons Farm, Belchamp Road, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JT
  60. Dismissed11 April 2025· minor3350624
    Simpsons Farm, Belchamp Road, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JT

    ‘Erection of two-storey side extension’

  61. Allowed9 April 2025· minor3355253
    Os 7271 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)

  62. Dismissed2 April 2025· minor3346970
    15 Mill Lane, Tye Green, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8HN

    Change of use to part residential (Class C3) and part business (Class E) use, comprising office and storage in outbuildings and hardstanding parking area for company vehicles

  63. Allowed27 March 2025· householder3354702
    2 Ludham Hall Lane, Braintree, CM77 8QT

    erection of two storey front extension

  64. Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3343861
    Land Opposite Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA

    A polytunnel for agricultural purposes (cultivating agricultural produce)

  65. Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3351331
    Land at Ashen Road, Ashen, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8LG

    erection of one self-build dwelling with garage

  66. Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3340071
    Walnut Tree Cottage, Piccotts Lane, Great Saling, Braintree, CM7 5DW

    erection of 3 bedroomed dwelling with access, landscaping and associated development

  67. Dismissed19 March 2025· other3348823
    3 Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB
  68. Dismissed19 March 2025· householder3348822
    3 Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB

    Erection of single storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey side attached shed structure and section of boundary wall), together with internal alterations to form an opening between the dining room and extension (following removal of the existing window)

  69. Dismissed14 March 2025· commercial3357754
    Colemans Bridge Industrial Estate , Colchester Road , Witham , Essex , CM8 3UN

    replacement of an existing 48-sheet advertisement display with an LED internally-illuminated 48-sheet advertisement display

  70. Allowed14 March 2025· minor3351702
    Land Rear to 1-6 Dowches Cottages, Church Road, Kelvedon, CO5 9JE

    Outline application for up to five dwellings with all matters reserved

  71. Dismissed6 March 2025· minor3346047
    10 Feering Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1RN

    an outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of a single dwelling and garage

  72. Dismissed4 March 2025· ldc3306092
    Unit 5, The Mazes, East Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JJ

    described on the application form as: Used as a light Industrial building within the user clause of B2-B8 for over 50 years but supported by documentary evidence of 32 years

  73. Dismissed3 March 2025· minor3350275
    The Vine PH, Vine Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SR

    ‘Single Storey rear extension to main building. Constructed with a steel frame, flat roof with 4no UPVC roof lanterns. Powder coated aluminium folding/sliding doors to rear and side elevation with faux weatherboarding to sides and fascia board.’

  74. Planning permission granted28 February 2025· enforcement3343646
    Land West of Former Oil Depot, Hedingham Road, Gosfield, Essex, CO9 1PN

    Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land for storage of items connected with a scaffolding business, including but not limited to: scaffolding tubes, pipes, poles, base plates and walk boards, plus associated structures and racking which assist with the business use and storage

  75. Dismissed27 February 2025· minor3352515
    Dale House, Beazley End, Wethersfield, Essex, CM7 5JH

    demolition of existing detached dwelling/associated structures and erection of a new replacement dwelling

  76. Allowed27 February 2025· minor3352290
    Large Barn at , Cripple Corner , Pebmarsh , Essex, CO9 2NX

    change of use of outbuilding to self-contained dwelling, single storey rear extension and 3No. roof lights

  77. Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3354158
    Sydney Villa, 124 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HP

    conversion of existing 2 bedroom residential annex into 1 bed single storey dwelling

  78. Allowed25 February 2025· minor3352799
    Pinkuah Arms, Pinkuah Lane, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JW

    change of use from public house to dwellinghouse

  79. Allowed24 February 2025· householder3353292
    Sugar Lane Cottage , Sugar Lane , Sible Hedingham , CO9 3LX

    conversion of a stables to an annexe, closure of existing access to the dwelling

  80. Dismissed24 February 2025· householder3352345
    35 Broomfield Way, Braintree, CM7 2DA

    Retrospective application for the installation of an air conditioner condenser unit to side wall of the house to supply cooled air to both the family room and main bedroom

  81. Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3348788
    Land at Shellards Lane , Wickham St Paul, Essex , CO9 2PP

    outline application for the erection of new detached dwelling: all matters reserved with the exception of access

  82. Dismissed5 February 2025· minor3343584
    Land West of Sparrows Cottage, Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN

    proposed detached dwelling adjacent to Sparrows Cottage

  83. Dismissed30 January 2025· minor3347239
    Old Fenners, Lamarsh Road, Essex, CO10 7LT

    internal alterations to existing dwelling to include reopening former opening between kitchen and dining room, installation of shower room & utility space, installation of structural support to first floor joists, 3no replacement windows, 1no replacement door, replacement of chimney pots

  84. Dismissed30 January 2025· other3347238
    Old Fenners, Lamarsh Road, Great Henny, Essex, CO10 7LT
  85. Dismissed30 January 2025· householder3345923
    3 Foley Paddocks High Garrett, Braintree, CM7 5NU

    the erection of detached dwelling and garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/02189/VAR, dated 20 September 2021

  86. Dismissed16 January 2025· minor3342131
    Land Adjacent To 32 Easterford Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DX

    a new 4 bedroom house

  87. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3342323
    Land Adjacent 112 London Road, Braintree, CM7 2AS

    the construction of three dwellings

  88. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3341180
    London Road, Braintree, CM77 8FL

    outline planning application for residential development of up to 9 units

  89. Allowed3 January 2025· householder3349798
    16 Queenborough Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7QE

    block built detached garage to the side, within the boundary fence adjacent to Maylands Drive, clad externally to match existing house

  90. Dismissed3 January 2025· householder3347805
    165/167 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO59JA

    to replace 12No. windows and 1No. door

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.