St Francis Roman Catholic Primary School West Chase Maldon Essex CM9 6HN

Pending consideration 26/00139/FUL
Council
Date received
25 Feb 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM9 6HN

Description

Installation of a pergola to provide a covered outdoor space which will provide all-weather, sensory-rich, and an inclusive space to support Year 1 and SEND pupils. The pergola is intended to provide a sheltered outdoor learning environment, enabling teaching, group work, reading, and pastoral activities to take place outside for a greater proportion of the year.

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