Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Land East Of Colchester, West Of Elmstead Market And North Of Wivenhoe Between A120, B1028 Colchester Road, B1027 Brightlingsea Road And Elmstead Road Essex

Pending Consideration 26/00831/ODC
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO7 9JA

Description

Hybrid planning application for a phased mixed-use development (Creating a new garden community)

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