Land West Of Edmond Street And Newman Drive And Benson Close Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

Pending consideration 26/00018/FULM
Council
Date received
9 Jan 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM0 8GP

Description

Hybrid planning application for a residential-led development comprising full planning permission for the construction of 170 dwellings (including market and affordable homes) (Use Class C3), vehicular access points, public open space, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), and associated infrastructure; and outline planning permission (with all matters reserved, apart from access) for the construction of up to 190 dwellings (Use Class C3), public open space, and associated infrastructure; and retention of the employment land within Use Classes E(g), B2, and B8.

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