Unit 24 Lancaster Way Earls Colne Industrial Park The Airfield Earls Colne Essex CO6 2HS Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/01371/FUL
Date received
22 Jun 2026
Date validated
22 Jun 2026
Postcode
CO6 2HS

Description

Proposed installation of 308 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated equipment, including battery storage. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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