Plot 5 Horizon 120 Business Park London Road Braintree Essex

Application Withdrawn 26/00961/NMA

Admin / procedural

Council

Braintree

Date received

28 Apr 2026

Date validated

28 Apr 2026

Postcode

CM77 7AU

Description

Non-Material Amendment to permission 25/00442/FUL granted 20/08/24 for: Erection of an employment building comprising of uses falling within Use Classes E(g)(i) Office, E(g)(ii) Research and Development, E(g)(iii) Industrial Process and (B8) Storage or Distribution (or a combination of those uses) with associated access, service areas, parking and landscaping. Amendment would allow:- External footpath aligned to suit site levels. Cladding colours updated to manufacturers colour references. Access hatches and guarding added to roofs. Fire exits position updated on elevations.

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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