Toppesfield Hall Great Yeldham Road Toppesfield Essex CO9 4LS

Pending Consideration 26/00960/FUL
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
CO9 4LS

Description

Proposed change of use of former agricultural buildings to holiday let accommodation and associated ancillary retail and office use.

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