Sturmer Hall Church Walk Sturmer Essex CB9 7XD Data via plota.co.uk
Pending Consideration
26/00731/OUT
Description
Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the change of use of Sturmer Hall to a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school for up to 120 young adults, including associated access arrangements. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
1 previous application on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#58 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #141 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 292
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