Phase 1B Land East Of Broad Road Braintree Essex

Pending Consideration 26/00736/REM

Council

Braintree

Date received

1 Apr 2026

Date validated

1 Apr 2026

Postcode

CM7 9SE

Description

Application for the approval of Reserved Matters (in respect of appearance, landscaping and layout) pursuant to outline planning permission 18/01318/OUT as varied by 25/02301/VAR, for the construction of two sections of the circular loop spine road linking from Phase 1A; one section connecting to the approved access off the A131, the other section connecting to future phase 1C, SuDS infrastructure including a temporary drainage basin, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

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6.9/10

Planning Authority Score

#49 of 282

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Braintree decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #181 of 282

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #137 of 282

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (71%) #65 of 282

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #65 of 282

64%

Minor dwellings approved

123 decided (1-9 homes)

92%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

12 decided

917

Total decisions

125 refused in 2025