Land West Of Panfield Lane Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/01218/NMA
Council
Date received
9 Jun 2026
Date validated
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
CM7

Description

Non-Material Amendment to permission 19/01319/OUT granted 02.03.20 for : Hybrid planning application for a mixed use development for up to 825 Residential Units, with part submitted in outline (with all matters reserved) and part submitted in detail, where: The Outline Component of the application seeks approval for: i. Up to 636 Residential Units (Use Class C3); ii. Up to 0.95ha of land for Business Use (Use Class B1, B2, B8); iii. Up to 2.38ha of land for the provision of a Neighbourhood Centre with possible uses including Retail, Commercial, Residential Care, Health, Veterinary and Crèche Uses (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1a, C2, D1a, D1b); iv. Up to 2ha of land for a Primary School; v. Up to 2.88ha of land for Community Sports Facilities; and vi. All associated open space, landscaping, parking, utilities, drainage and infrastructure The Detailed Component of the application seeks approval for: vii. 189 Residential Units (Use Class C3) including parking and utilities; viii. New link road between Panfield Lane and Springwood Drive and new roundabout at junction of Panfield Lane and Churchill Road. Amendment would allow alterations to the house types as per the Schedule of Amendments. Data via plota.co.uk

Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#58 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #141 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 292
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