Braintree – Multiple Planning Applications

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Council has received the following applications that are required to be statutorily advertised.
The applications can be viewed on our website at www.braintree.gov.uk/pa or during normal office hours at Braintree District Council Offices, Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9HB. Any comments on applications may be made online at the above website or can be sent to the Planning Department at the above address by 11th December 2025. Please note that comments submitted cannot be treated as confidential and may be made available for inspection on the Council’s website. If an appeal is lodged, any representations will be sent to the Secretary of State and the appellant. Anonymous representations will not be accepted. Representations will not be replied to but you will be notified of a decision.
Reason(s) for Publicity (RP) Key: (1) Major Application, (2) Departure from Local Plan, (3) Affecting a Public Right of Way, (4) Application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement (5) Listed Building Consent, (6) Application Affecting the Character and/or Appearance of a Conservation Area, (7) Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building, (8) Modification and Discharge of Planning Obligations
25/02364/HH
Reason for Publicity: RP 7
The Barn, Larks In The Wood, Pentlow, Essex
Replacement of garage doors.
25/02505/HH & 25/02506/LBC
Reason for Publicity: RP 5
Byham Hall, Gestingthorpe Road, Great Maplestead, Essex
Proposed single-storey extension to the north elevation, reinstatement of door on west façade and minor internal alterations to first floor.
25/02551/HH
Reason for Publicity: RP 6
Woodlands, Smeetham Hall Lane, Bulmer, Essex
Proposed single-storey and two-storey rear extension with partial flat roof with lantern, alteration to fenestration, proposed front porch, garage extension and widening of existing access with new gates and brick piers.
25/02425/HH & 25/02271/LBC
Reason for Publicity: RP 5, RP 6
Chestnut Cottage, 32 Colneford Hill, White Colne, Essex
Retention of change of property colour from cream to sage green, installation of log store, picket fence & outdoor light.
25/02399/LBC
Reason for Publicity: RP 5, RP 6
Colne House, Station Road, Earls Colne, Essex
Internal and external alterations to Colne House, demolition of existing 5 bed annex building, construction of two-storey extension with underground link to provide net 27 additional specialist care bedrooms with associated car parking, sustainable drainage and hard and soft landscaping enhancements. (Revised application).
25/02422/HH
Reason for Publicity: RP 6
Fircroft, Queen Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex
First floor rear/side extension.
25/02494/HH
Reason for Publicity: RP 6
Barrington, Hall Lane, Ridgewell, Essex
Proposed first floor extension above existing garage, installation of two rooflights, and addition of double sliding doors to the ground floor side elevation.
25/02418/VAR
Reason for Publicity: RP 7, RP 6, RP 1
Colne House, Station Road, Earls Colne, Essex
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved plans) of approved application 22/01686/FUL granted 27.04.23 for: Internal and external alterations to Colne House, demolition of existing 5 bed annex building, construction of two-storey extension with underground link to provide net 27 additional specialist care bedrooms with associated car parking, sustainable drainage and hard and soft landscaping enhancements. Variation would allow: Installation of a stretcher platform lift and introduction of a protected means of escape from the first floor. Resulting in 4 existing bedrooms in listed building to be reconfigured in new extension.
25/02428/HH
Reason for Publicity: RP 7, RP 6
Griggs Farm, Bulmer Street, Bulmer, Essex
Proposed double garage and reconstruction of existing brick wall to form 1no. pedestrian and 1no. vehicle access with drop kerb and associated hardstanding.