Small Acres Maldon Road Hatfield Peverel Essex CM3 2HU Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/00322/VAR
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 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 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.'… Data via plota.co.uk

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Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#61 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #47 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #71 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
119 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
927
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026