Plot 5 Horizon 120 Business Park London Road Braintree Essex Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/01305/NMA
Date received
18 Jun 2026
Date validated
18 Jun 2026

Description

Non-Material Amendment to permission granted 20.08.24 for: Erection of an employment building comprising of uses falling within Use Classes E(g)(i) Office, E(g)(ii) Research and Development, E(g)(iii) Industrial Process and (B8) Storage or Distribution (or a combination of those uses) with associated access, service areas, parking and landscaping. Amendment would allow:- External footpath aligned to suit site levels. Cladding changed from composite cladding to built up cladding and colours updated to manufacturers colour references. Access hatches and guarding added to roofs. Fire exits position updated on elevations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#61 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #47 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #71 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
119 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
927
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026