Braintree - Multiple Applications For Planning Permission

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 28th May 2026. 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

Ref: 26/00567/FUL & 26/00568/LBC
Highwoods Farm - Russells Road, Greenstead Green, Essex -
Proposed installation of a 24 panel solar PV system to the southwest roof pitch of the outbuilding.
Reason for Publicity: RP 5

Ref: 26/00912/LBC
Ansells Farm - Henny Back Road, Alphamstone, Essex -
Installation of 8 No. solar panels to the south elevation of barn roof.
Reason for Publicity: RP 5

Ref: 26/00808/VAR
Brook House - Colchester Road, Bures Hamlet, Essex -
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (Methodology) of approved application 25/00279/LBC granted 26/06/25 for: Alterations to the listed dwelling and repairs to listed wall; alterations to the existing barn annexe including replacement lean to extension; replacement fencing, alterations to outbuildings, reinstatement of a cart lodge and provision of solar panels.
Variation would allow:
A revised schedule of approved drawings incorporating material amendments, including revised designs to the proposed garage doors to the curtilage listed cart lodges, an increase in the number of solar panels to Outbuilding 3 and an amendment to Condition 3 to require compliance rather than discharge.
Reason for Publicity: RP 5

Ref: 26/00924/VAR
Pleasant View - Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex -
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) & 3 (Materials) of approved application 25/02734/HH granted 21.01.26 for: Proposed replacement and increase in height of the main roof to the dwelling, erection of a storey-and-a-half rear extension, and replacement of the existing double garage with a triple carport.
Variation would allow: -
Retain roof of dwelling as existing (no increase in height), reduction in height of rear extension. Amendments to the cart lodge to include the addition of 2 No. dormers to the rear elevation, omission of front rooflights, increase in height and change to roof tiles.
Reason for Publicity: RP 6