Merry Lakes Church Lane Hutton Essex CM13 1SA
Pending Consideration
26/00211/S192
Description
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development for the proposed use of this field for events (including weddings and wedding receptions) for up to 28 days in any calendar year, together with associated temporary and ancillary activities.
1/10
Planning Authority Score
#279 of 282
Brentwood is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #261 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).
Brentwood decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #222 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #261 of 282
67%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #269 of 282
79%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
17 decided
742
Total decisions
124 refused in 2025