3 - 5 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/02139/LBC
Description
Installation of EV charger to the side of the garage. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision around 16 Nov 2026, from recent full applications across the UK.
Day 18 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide full applications by day 56.
Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
56%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
93,033decided in the last year
Plota live figures for full applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent full applications in Braintree to go on. Braintree decision record →
Site constraints 7
11 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Cresswell Farmhouse, Grade II, about 27 m from the postcode pin · 1 Grade II*, 10 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show all 11 with distances
- 27 mCresswell FarmhouseGrade II
- 32 m18 and 20, Church StreetGrade II
- 38 mTape HouseGrade II
- 38 mThe CroftGrade II
- 63 mThe White LionGrade II
- 65 m3 and 5, Church StreetGrade II
- 77 m2, Church StreetGrade II
- 77 m1, Church StreetGrade II
- 128 m33, Church StreetGrade II
- 129 mPrimrose CottageGrade II
- 141 mThe Old RectoryGrade II*
Sible Hedingham West conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Public footpath about 15 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
Inside the Sible Hedingham built-up area; Priority habitat about 20 m away: Deciduous woodland; Flood defence about 40 m from the postcode pin (natural high ground); Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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.
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Historical activity at this location
28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Remove the existing cement render and replace with insulated chalk lime render. Inserting…
2023
Remove the existing cement render and replace with insulated chalk lime render. Inserting…
2022
Approved
Application for approval of details as reserved by Condition 3 of approved application 21…
2022
Approved
Application for approval of details as reserved by Condition 3 of approved application 21…
2021
Remediation of existing cracks to chimney and cellar wall and strengthening of chimney.
2021
Withdrawn
Repair works to Drawing Room floor & cellar below.
2021
Refused
Repair works to cellar wall and chimney stack, and strengthening of chimney. Introduction…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
The Annexe 13 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use -Use as a dwelling s…
2022
The Annexe 13 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use -Use as a dwelling s…
2022
Approved
15 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodat…
2022
Approved
15 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodat…
2021
The White Lion 6 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Formation of 2.85m opening in internal lounge bar.
2021
Approved
19 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Erection of garden building comprising gym room and summer house
2020
Approved
1 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Install Gas Central Heating. Install Bathroom to Scullery. Replace 5 sash windows. Replac…
2020
Approved
1 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Install Gas Central Heating. Install Bathroom to Scullery. Replace 5 sash windows. Replac…
2020
Approved
19 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Notice of intent to carry out works to tree in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 Sycamore
2020
Approved
19 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Notice of intent to carry out works to tree in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 Sycamore
2020
Approved
1 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Removal of two internal stud walls and toilet between kitchen and reception area, removal…
2020
Approved
1 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Removal of two internal stud walls and toilet between kitchen and reception area, removal…
2019
Approved
3 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no 9 of approval 18/00843/LBC…
2019
Approved
3 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no 9 of approval 18/00843/LBC…
2018
Approved
Cherry Bounce 3 & 5 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 5, 6 and 8 of Listed Build…
2018
Approved
Cherry Bounce 3 & 5 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 7 of Listed Building…
2018
Approved
1 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - Fell a spruce and a…
2018
Approved
Cherry Bounce 3 & 5 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
External and internal alterations
2018
Approved
Cherry Bounce 3 & 5 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
External and internal alterations
2018
Approved
The Bays 17 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - Coppice to approx 0…
2016
Approved
18 Church Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3NS
Notice of intent to carry out works to tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce the overhangi…
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 statistics
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