Plume Library Market Hill Maldon Essex CM9 4PZ

Pending consideration 26/00265/LBC
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM9 4PZ

Description

Inner doors to tower base entrance. Permanent posts to replace temporary Acrow props to support Plume Library floor and book collection loads.

4/10
Planning Authority Score
#197 of 282

Maldon ranks #155 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Maldon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #162 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #165 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #155 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #188 of 282
68%
Minor dwellings approved
56 decided (1-9 homes)
25%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
8 decided
394
Total decisions
52 refused in 2025