Brook House Colchester Road Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5AG

Pending Consideration 26/00835/VAR
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO8 5AG

Description

Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Natural England Site Licence),4 (Materials), 5 (Fence Details) and 6 (Fenestration Details) of 25/00278/HH granted 26/06/2025 for: Alterations to the listed dwelling and repairs to listed wall; alterations to the existing barn annexe including replacement lean to extension; replacement fencing, alterations to outbuildings, reinstatement of a cart lodge and provision of solar panels. Variation will allow: A revised schedule of approved drawings incorporating material amendments; revised garage door designs to the curtilage listed cart lodges (outbuilding 3); the inclusion of solar panels within the replacement lean-to/annex building; and, revisions to the design of the replacement garage (including amendments to the roof form and elevational treatment). Condition 3,4,5 and 6 to require compliance rather than discharge.

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