Tavern Garage The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00554/LDE - Lawful Development - Existing Refused
Admin / proceduralCommercial premises

Proposal

Claim for lawful development certificate for the existing vehicle repair and maintenance use (Use Class B2), which has operated continuously on the site for over 10 years. Data via plota.co.uk

Track application Save this application and get an email when its status or decision changes. Alerts nearby Get email alerts for new planning applications near this address.
View original council record ↗Last checked

Application progress

✓
Received
11 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
12 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
✗
Refused
7 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 7 Oct 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Documents

View the documents on the council's website ↗

Site constraints 6

Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
Maldon to Salcott across the site
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site; the route and its margin are protected.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Special protection area 383 m away: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); SSSI 383 m away: Blackwater Estuary SSSI; Inside the Maldon built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area690 m² (7,427 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 80)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

Work with planning data?

Every application in Maldon - and every UK council - as a live feed, an API, or a bulk CSV export.

About Plota's data service

Nearby new applications

27 Jul 2026Approved

53 Market Hill Maldon Essex CM9 4QA

Proposed alterations to existing residence including demolition of existing porc...

26/00505/HOUSE
20 Jul 2026Approved

34 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QH

Front two-storey extension. Rear two-storey extension. Canopy structure around s...

26/00485/HOUSE
6 Jul 2026Approved

Fieldway The Downs Maldon Essex CM9 5HR

T1 Ash tree - Height reduction by 3m.

26/00460/TCA

Important details

Council
Maldon
Application type
Lawful Development - Existing
Postcode
CM9 4LJ
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Maldon North
Parish
Maldon North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
7 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15047515
Planning Portal ref
PP-15047515
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Comments by
22 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
1 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
7 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Refused
Adjacent 42 The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Two storey building to provide office (Use Class E(g)(i)) at ground floor and one bedroom…
22/00919/FUL
2022 Refused
Adjacent 42 The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Two storey building to provide office (Use Class E(g)(i)) at ground floor and one bedroom…
22/00919/FUL
2021 Refused
Land To Rear Of Tavern Garage The Causeway Maldon Essex
Change of use of land to be utilised in conjunction with adjoining Tavern Garage site for…
21/00016/COU
2020 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification 19/00858/FUL (Change of use to Class B8 (storage…
20/05089/DET
2020 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification 19/00858/FUL (Change of use to Class B8 (storage…
20/05089/DET
2020 Approved
Maldon Trade Park The Causeway Maldon Essex
1. Totem/Monolith Sign near to site entrance displaying tenants and letting agents contac…
20/00537/ADV
2020 Approved
Maldon Trade Park The Causeway Maldon Essex
1. Totem/Monolith Sign near to site entrance displaying tenants and letting agents contac…
20/00537/ADV
2019 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Installation of 3No. external air condenser units with secure cage
19/01236/FUL
2019 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification of approved application FUL/MAL/19/00858 (Change…
19/05191/DET
2019 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification of approved application FUL/MAL/19/00858 (Change…
19/05191/DET
2019 Approved
Unit 1 Leigh Industrial Estate The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Change of use to Class B8 (storage or distribution), together with associated external al…
19/00858/FUL
2018 Refused
Adjacent 42 The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Removal of existing unused quadruple garage and parking area, erection of a pair of two b…
18/00010/FUL
2017 Refused
Adjacent 42 The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Removal of existing unused quadruple garage and parking area, erection of a pair of two b…
17/00971/FUL
2017 Refused
Maldon Carbody 1B Galliford Road Industrial Estate Galliford Road Maldon Essex CM9 4XD
Illuminated fascia signs.
17/00394/ADV
2017 Refused
Maldon Carbody 1B Galliford Road Industrial Estate Galliford Road Maldon Essex CM9 4XD
Illuminated fascia signs.
17/00394/ADV
2017 Approved
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Application for non-material amendment following grant of planning permission of FUL/MAL/…
17/00325/NMA
2017 Approved
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Application for non-material amendment following grant of planning permission of FUL/MAL/…
17/00325/NMA
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance of conditions notification of approved application FUL/MAL/15/00880 (Removal o…
16/05157/DET
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Application for non-material amendment following grant of planning permission FUL/MAL/15/…
16/00903/NMA
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification FUL/MAL/15/00880 (Removal of conditions 5, 6 & 7…
16/05046/DET
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance with conditions notification FUL/MAL/15/00880 (Removal of conditions 5, 6 & 7…
16/05063/DET
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission of FUL/MAL/…
16/00568/NMA
2016 Refused
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission FUL/MAL/15/…
16/00359/NMA
2016 Approved
Former Brooks Bros Site And Adjoining Land The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance of conditions notification of approved application FUL/MAL/15/00880 (Removal o…
16/05007/DET
2016 Approved
Brooks Bros & Land Adjoining The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ
Compliance of conditions notification of approved application FUL/MAL/15/00880 (Removal o…
16/05008/DET
Maldon
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#236 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maldon is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #204 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maldon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #176 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #204 of 296
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #242 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
45%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
11 decided
444
Total decisions
59 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.