Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm South Of The A120 Between Bannister Green And Bartholomew Green Fentons Road Rayne Essex
Pending Consideration
26/00440/FUL
Description
The installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground mounted solar arrays, associated infrastructure and landscaping. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and is a cross-boundary application in Uttlesford District Council (UTT/26/0445/FUL) and Braintree District Council.
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