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 26th November 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, (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.

26/02460/HH – Mildmay Church Hill, Finchingfield, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 7, RP 6

Erection of a two-bay oak-framed cart lodge and creation of a new parking area within the rear garden, replacing a deteriorating garage and existing ad hoc retaining structures.

26/00592/OUT – Land North Of Western Road Silver End, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 1, RP 2, RP 3

Outline planning application with all matters reserved, except access for the erection of up to 375 dwellings (including affordable housing), with public open space, landscaping and vehicular access point.

26/02439/HH – 3 Friars Lane Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BL

Reason for Publicity: RP 6

Replacement of existing street-facing timber-framed windows and doors with like-for-like UPVC-framed units to match the dwelling’s architectural style, proportions, and character, and to be consistent with the surrounding conservation area.

26/02500/HH – 6 Weather Vane Cottages Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 6

Proposed first floor gable door and balcony.

26/02472/LBC – Silver Birches Links Road, Perry Green, Bradwell

Reason for Publicity: RP 5

Repairs and alterations comprising of: replacement of the external oak sole plate on two new courses of brickwork with a damp-proof course, and repair of the decayed stud ends; repair of rotten timber beams, and of the corner post and the two adjoining beams; levelling of the first floor rooms in the original house over the retained historic floorboards; like-for-like re-plastering in lime; cleaning of internal timbers by dry ice blasting; installation of a French drain to the front of the property; replacement of the rainwater goods; replacement of the bathroom wall and floor tiling; and electrical rewiring.

26/02338/LBC – Mill Race Maldon Road, Kelvedon, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 5, RP 6

Proposed installation of air conditioning unit secured to wall adjacent to listed building.

26/02392/FUL – Tesco Supermarket Market Place, Braintree, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 6

Proposed 2 No. Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) units, within a new purpose built pod.

26/02394/FUL – Bridgefoot Farm Maldon Road, Kelvedon, Essex

Reason for Publicity: RP 6

Proposed conversion of barn into 1.No dwelling.