The Chequers Inn 32 The Street Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NN

Pending consideration 26/05069/DET
Council
Date received
13 May 2026
Date validated
13 May 2026
Postcode
CM8 3NN

Description

Compliance with conditions notification 25/01052/LBC(Conversion and change of use of former stables outbuilding to a coffee shop and farm shop, including reinstatement of original window openings, replacement doors, installation of external spiral staircase, and construction of a covered outdoor seating canopy) Condition 5 : Canopy Roof

Maldon
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#192 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Maldon ranks #159 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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #159 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