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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.
- Dismissed29 December 2025· minor3374038Church Farm Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, CM77 8BG
Agricultural Barn
- Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3368616Bluebridge 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
- Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3368610Bluebridge 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
- Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3369006Land Rear of 1-3 The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2EL
conversion of vacant building to a 1 bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3373214Upper House Church Hill, Helions Bumpstead, Haverhill, CB9 7AJ
a self build scheme – erection of a dwelling
- Dismissed3 December 2025· other3371409Land 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
- Dismissed3 December 2025· minor3365443Prested Hall, Prested Hall Chase, Feering, CO5 9EE
Removal of existing marquee and erection of a replacement marquee in a new location
- Allowed24 November 2025· ldc3350595110 Church Street, Braintree, CM7 5JY
Replacement of three timber windows with uPVC windows
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder33737994 Keats Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HB
first floor rear extension above existing ground floor extension
- Allowed12 November 2025· commercial3363153Land At Junction Of Chapel Hill And Mill Hill, Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QU
installation of internally illuminated 48-sheet D-Poster advertisement
- Allowed11 November 2025· minor3361772Land 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
- Dismissed10 November 2025· minor3369470Station House, Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP
Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings
- Allowed6 November 2025· minor3369428Windyridge, 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
- Dismissed3 November 2025· minor3367373Building 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
- Allowed29 October 2025· minor3370859Land Adjoining Tennis Courts, Ludham Hall Lane, Black Notley, Essex, CM77 8QT
Erection of 3 No. detached dwellings and 1 No. detached bungalow & new access
- Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3371037Barn 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.’
- Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3369349Land 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
- Dismissed14 October 2025· minor3366906Land Rear of 5 Butler Road, Leather Lane, Great Yeldham, Essex, CO9 4JB
Erection of detached single storey one-bedroom residential dwelling
- Dismissed3 October 2025· householder33705381 Oaklands Close, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7PZ
a first-floor side extension
- Dismissed3 October 2025· householder33702281 The Maltings, Mill Lane, Pebmarsh, Essex, CO9 2NN
to replace existing timber windows and doors with UPVC windows and doors and composite door
- Dismissed25 September 2025· minor3362731Land 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
- Allowed15 September 2025· minor3360117Locksmiths 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’
- Dismissed5 September 2025· minor3358626Land 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)
- Allowed1 September 2025· other332697528 Homebridge Court, Hatfield Road , Witham , CM8 1GJ
new front door
- Allowed8 August 2025· householder3361368Holly House Dewlands, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8LW
two storey side extension and loft conversion
- Dismissed7 August 2025· minor3364029Finchingfield Nurseries , Bardfield Road, Finchingfield , Essex, CM7 4LL
demolition of ancillary outbuildings and construction of a single storey dwellinghouse
- Allowed1 August 2025· major3359441Land 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)
- Dismissed28 July 2025· minor3360138Newhouse Farm Little Maplestead Road, Gestingthorpe, Halstead, CO9 3AS
for a detached single storey outbuilding
- Dismissed23 July 2025· minor3364832The Angel Hotel, St Marys Square, High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AN
‘retrospective planning for 1.2m high timber fence to front boundary line’
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3358739Bower 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
- Dismissed26 June 2025· householder3361037138 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3PP
‘8 meter single storey extension’
- Dismissed24 June 2025· minor3358832Land South Of Rosemary Farm, Rosemary Lane, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AJ
for two storage containers
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360557Old 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
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360518Grassels, High Street Green, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3LH
for a replacement dwelling
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3360339Aberpennar, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2HL
residential development comprising of 2no. 3bedroom bungalows with associated access, parking and amenity
- Allowed17 June 2025· minor3360303Barrells Meadow, Kirby Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3EA
‘continued use of land and the stationing of static caravan for occupation by site manager (resubmission)’
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3358190Land 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
- Allowed13 June 2025· minor3353197Gulls Meadow, Woodhouse Farm Road, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8FP
An agricultural storage barn
- Allowed11 June 2025· minor33600991A and 1B Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LL
replacement of timber windows
- Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3347469Land 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)
- Dismissed28 May 2025· householder3352731West 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
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3352260Land North West Of Maltbeggars Farm, Tey Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1SD
change of use of agricultural land to a Dog Agility field
- Allowed23 May 2025· major3357015Land 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)
- Dismissed21 May 2025· householder336089810, Pointwell Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RH
erection of 1st floor side extension on pillars and pitched dormers to front elevation. Erection of rear conservatory
- Dismissed19 May 2025· minor335291725 Colchester Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1RP
removal of existing tractor shed to be replaced with a 2 bedroom detached house
- Dismissed12 May 2025· minor3356945Site 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
- Allowed6 May 2025· minor3351199Land South of Sheepcote Wood, Station Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD
Change of use of agricultural land to dog walking field, new access and fencing
- Dismissed1 May 2025· householder3360664The Old Rectory, Rectory Meadow, Bradwell, Essex, CM778EX
to demolish the existing detached two car garage and construct a new three car garage
- Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3354548Land South Of Brickwall Farm, Queen Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3RH
erection of detached three-bedroom dwelling with private amenity space and parking
- Dismissed30 April 2025· householder336279632 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RY
single storey side extension, two storey rear extension
- Dismissed30 April 2025· householder336177920a Birch House Mill Lane , Cressing , Braintree, CM77 8HN
erection of a new rear dormer and two rooflights
- Dismissed30 April 2025· other3356088Fentons Farm Fentons Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SL
- Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3356085Fentons 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
- Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3352667The Barn, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AZ
- Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3347822The Barn, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8AZ
the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for associated operational development
- Dismissed22 April 2025· minor3357184Meadow View, Lower Road, Middleton, Essex, CO10 7NS
2No. new build bungalows
- Dismissed17 April 2025· minor3345927Land Between Hill Rise and Stour View, Bures Road, Lamarsh, Bures, CO8 5EP
the erection of a detached dwelling
- Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3354393Dengie Farmhouse, Maldon Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3HY
‘conversion of an existing barn into a two bedroom dwelling’
- Dismissed11 April 2025· other3350628Simpsons Farm, Belchamp Road, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JT
- Dismissed11 April 2025· minor3350624Simpsons Farm, Belchamp Road, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JT
‘Erection of two-storey side extension’
- Allowed9 April 2025· minor3355253Os 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)
- Dismissed2 April 2025· minor334697015 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
- Allowed27 March 2025· householder33547022 Ludham Hall Lane, Braintree, CM77 8QT
erection of two storey front extension
- Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3343861Land Opposite Brooks Farm, Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex, CM77 8BA
A polytunnel for agricultural purposes (cultivating agricultural produce)
- Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3351331Land at Ashen Road, Ashen, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8LG
erection of one self-build dwelling with garage
- Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3340071Walnut Tree Cottage, Piccotts Lane, Great Saling, Braintree, CM7 5DW
erection of 3 bedroomed dwelling with access, landscaping and associated development
- Dismissed19 March 2025· other33488233 Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB
- Dismissed19 March 2025· householder33488223 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)
- Dismissed14 March 2025· commercial3357754Colemans 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
- Allowed14 March 2025· minor3351702Land Rear to 1-6 Dowches Cottages, Church Road, Kelvedon, CO5 9JE
Outline application for up to five dwellings with all matters reserved
- Dismissed6 March 2025· minor334604710 Feering Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1RN
an outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of a single dwelling and garage
- Dismissed4 March 2025· ldc3306092Unit 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
- Dismissed3 March 2025· minor3350275The 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.’
- Planning permission granted28 February 2025· enforcement3343646Land 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
- Dismissed27 February 2025· minor3352515Dale House, Beazley End, Wethersfield, Essex, CM7 5JH
demolition of existing detached dwelling/associated structures and erection of a new replacement dwelling
- Allowed27 February 2025· minor3352290Large 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
- Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3354158Sydney Villa, 124 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HP
conversion of existing 2 bedroom residential annex into 1 bed single storey dwelling
- Allowed25 February 2025· minor3352799Pinkuah Arms, Pinkuah Lane, Pentlow, Essex, CO10 7JW
change of use from public house to dwellinghouse
- Allowed24 February 2025· householder3353292Sugar Lane Cottage , Sugar Lane , Sible Hedingham , CO9 3LX
conversion of a stables to an annexe, closure of existing access to the dwelling
- Dismissed24 February 2025· householder335234535 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
- Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3348788Land 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
- Dismissed5 February 2025· minor3343584Land West of Sparrows Cottage, Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN
proposed detached dwelling adjacent to Sparrows Cottage
- Dismissed30 January 2025· minor3347239Old 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
- Dismissed30 January 2025· other3347238Old Fenners, Lamarsh Road, Great Henny, Essex, CO10 7LT
- Dismissed30 January 2025· householder33459233 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
- Dismissed16 January 2025· minor3342131Land Adjacent To 32 Easterford Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DX
a new 4 bedroom house
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3342323Land Adjacent 112 London Road, Braintree, CM7 2AS
the construction of three dwellings
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3341180London Road, Braintree, CM77 8FL
outline planning application for residential development of up to 9 units
- Allowed3 January 2025· householder334979816 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
- Dismissed3 January 2025· householder3347805165/167 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO59JA
to replace 12No. windows and 1No. door
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