Small Acres Maldon Road Hatfield Peverel Essex CM3 2HU

Pending Consideration 26/00322/VAR
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM3 2HU

Description

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) & 18 (Highways) of approved application 21/02857/OUT granted 14.03.2023 for: Outline planning application with all matters reserved apart from access, for: Demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings, and construction of up to 17 dwellings with open space, access, landscaping and associated infrastructure. Variation would allow:- Revision to the access drawing and revision to the wording of condition 18 to read :- ' No occupation of over 50% of the approved development shall take place until the following have been provided or completed: a) The works as shown in principle on drawing ST-3637-770 b) Upgrade to Essex County Council specification the two bus stops which would best serve the proposal site. Details shall be agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to their implementation. c) Improvements to Footpath 40 shall be carried out in accordance with Drawing No. Highway Improvement Plan 710 rev B as approved under application ref 25/00912/DAC d) Residential Travel Information Packs (to include six one-day vouchers for use with the relevant local public transport operator) for each dwelling, promoting the use of sustainable transport.'

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