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 20th August 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. Representation 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, (9) Additionally, the Council considers the proposal to be of significant wider public interest due to its scale and potential effects on the local area.

26/01338/FUL & 26/01339/LBC

Reason for Publicity:

RP 7

RP 6

9 - 10 Falcon Square

Castle Hedingham

Essex

CO9 3BJ

Conversion of No. 9 from surgery at ground floor to a village museum and meeting room and conversion of living accommodation at first floor to admin and archive storage area.

Conversion of No. 10 from surgery to 1 No. dwelling. Repairs and refurbishment of outbuildings, landscaping works and associated operational development.

26/01492/FUL

Reason for Publicity:

RP 2

RP 1

Woodpeckers

Lowerfields

Earls Colne

Essex

Demolition of the existing property and construction of 36 residential units with associated access, parking, landscaping and infrastructure.

26/01544/LBC

Reason for Publicity:

RP 5

RP 6

The Boat House

31 Colchester Road

Bures Hamlet

Essex

Repairs to the front elevation and pitched roof following a vehicle impact, including the reinstatement/replacement of the front elevation as required; replacement of a timber box sash window; repairs to internal and external lime render; and internal and external redecoration.