Land South Of Sturmer Hall Church Walk Sturmer Essex
Pending Consideration
26/00968/NMA
Description
Non-Material Amendment to permission 23/02705/FUL granted 04.12.2024 for: Development of a ground mounted solar farm, including energy storage, associated infrastructure, access, landscaping and grid connection cable. Amendment would allow:- The trigger of condition 8 to be 'Prior to the installation of any electricity generating or energy storage plant or equipment hereby permitted ....'
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