109 High Street Braintree Essex CM7 1JS

Pending Consideration 26/00451/LBC
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM7 1JS

Description

External works to include installation of a new timber window in place of the removed aluminium unit. Replacement of the ground floor window with a new timber window on the southwest elevation, replacement of UPVC doors and windows with timber alternatives on the southwest and northwest elevations. Replacement of a modern timber door on the southwest elevation and repair of the timber door on the northeast elevation. Removal of historic timber shutters at ground floor level and like for like replacement where repair is not possible, retaining existing ironmongery. Removal of external air conditioning units and making good. Internal works to include removal of existing modern stud partitions, Installation of new stud walls to form WCs and an office. Installation of a glazed partition with sliding door to the meeting room and a sliding door to the office. Replacement of existing plasterboard ceilings with new plasterboard ceilings. Blocking up of an external door internally to create an accessible WC. Removal of an existing internal door, blocking up of the opening, and installation of two new doors to serve the WCs. Installation of a new kitchenette at ground floor level and new sanitaryware and finishes to the WCs.

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