Change of use applications in Braintree

There were 121 change of use applications in Braintree in the last 12 months. Of the 71 decided so far, 53 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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22 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02423/FUL

Waits Farm Bells Road Belchamp Walter Essex CO10 7AR

Conversion of barn to 5 No. dwellings (class C3) and the construction of 5 No. detached cart lodges (part-retrospective)

Braintree
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02394/FUL

Bridgefoot Farm Maldon Road Kelvedon Essex CO5 9BE

Proposed conversion of barn into 1.No dwelling.

Braintree
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02234/FUL

Land Rear Of New House Cottages Church Road Cressing Essex

Retention of the change of use of land from equestrian to 3 No. traveller pitches to each accommodate 1 No. static caravan, 1 No. touring caravan and ...

Braintree
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02261/FUL

9-13 Newland Street Witham Essex CM8 2AF

Conversion of first floor & loft space incorporating the insertion of 1 No. roof lights, into 8 No.rooms for use as an HMO. Repairs to roof and window...

Braintree
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02262/LBC

9-13 Newland Street Witham Essex CM8 2AF

Conversion of first floor & loft space incorporating the insertion of 1 No. roof lights, into 8 No.rooms for use as an HMO. Repairs to roof and window...

Braintree
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02309/COUPA

Finchingfield Farm Howe Street Finchingfield Essex CM7 4JB

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of us...

Braintree
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02266/FUL

Phalaran 273 London Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8QQ

Change of use of a single dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens care home for no more than 3 young people (C2).

Braintree
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02231/FUL

Land Rear Of 1-3 The Street Hatfield Peverel Essex

Change of use from Post Office sorting office (Sui Generis) to Class E

Braintree
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02043/FUL

30 Benfield Way Braintree Essex CM7 3YS

Proposed change of use to B2 (General Industrial)

Braintree
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02200/COUPA

Janus Contracts Ltd Mounts Farm Shalford Road Rayne Essex CM77 6XA

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of us...

Braintree
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01819/COUPA

Eastdene Trinity Street Halstead Essex

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of ground floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class ...

Braintree
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02151/COUPA

Land North Of Liston Hall Lane Blackmore End Gosfield Essex

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated landscaping and operational developmen...

Braintree
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02016/LBC

74 High Street Halstead Essex CO9 2JG

Change of use of part of ground floor and first floor to 1 No. dwelling. Retention of part of ground floor as commercial.

Braintree
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02015/FUL

74 High Street Halstead Essex CO9 2JG

Change of use of part of ground floor and first floor to 1 No. dwelling. Retention of part of ground floor as commercial.

Braintree
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01959/FUL

The Old Workshop Cobbs Fenn Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3RY

Regularisation of the use of the existing residential annexe building as an independent dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) with formalisation of its associa...

Braintree
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02112/FUL

5 Centre Point High Street Halstead Essex CO9 2AJ

Conversion of existing roof space to create 2 no. two-bedroom flats with new stair access and external emergency egress.

Braintree
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01921/FUL

Water Tower Lyons Hall Road Braintree Essex

Conversion of existing water tower to 1No. self build dwelling.

Braintree
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02094/COUPA

107-109 Swan Street Sible Hedingham Essex CO9 3HP

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1 No. Dwel...

Braintree
10 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/02010/FUL

Bower Hall Bower Hall Lane Pentlow Essex CO10 7JT

Conversion of existing stable block to 1 No. dwelling.

Braintree
10 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/02068/PLD

97 Bridport Way Braintree Essex CM7 9FP

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Use of the dwelling as a children's home.

Braintree
9 Sept 2026 Pending 26/02077/ODC

Land Off Lubberhedges Lane Stebbing Essex

Out of District Consultation from Uttlesford District Council -Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site including the provision of a utility...

Braintree
8 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/01978/FUL

The Stable Yard At Iron Pear Tree Farm Braintree Road Gosfield Essex

Retrospective change of use of agricultural buildings to 5no. holiday lets, communal facilities building with associated parking and access

Braintree
8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01924/FUL

Ferriers Farm Ferriers Lane Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5DL

Conversion of 3 No. agricultural barns to 3 No. residential dwellings, with associated works.

Braintree
27 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/01963/FUL

26 Bridge Street Halstead Essex CO9 1HT

Change of use from restaurant into a Banking Hub. Replacement shopfront and the installation of two louvres and an external condenser.

Braintree
27 Aug 2026 Refused 20 Oct 26/01345/COUPA

Gentrys Farm Watery Lane Little Henny Essex CO10 7NG

Prior approval for the change of use of building on an agricultural unit or former agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associ...

Braintree
25 Aug 2026 Refused 19 Oct 26/01862/COUPA

Hyfields Bures Road White Colne Essex CO6 2QF

Prior approval for the change of use of building on an agricultural unit or former agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associ...

Braintree
25 Aug 2026 Refused 19 Oct 26/01957/COUPA

Howe Hall Howe Street Finchingfield Essex CM7 4JA

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated landscaping and operational developmen...

Braintree
24 Aug 2026 Pending Decision 26/01884/PLD

37 Plaiters Way Braintree Essex CM7 3LR

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Use of the property as a semi-independent supported accommodation for a maximum...

Braintree
18 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01910/COUPA

Butlers Farm Bakers Road Belchamp St Paul Essex CO10 7DE

Prior approval for the change of use of building on an agricultural unit or former agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associ...

Braintree
18 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 26/01885/FUL

Land Opposite The Pheasant PH Audley End Gestingthorpe Essex

Change of use of part of an agricultural field to a sui generis overflow car park for use in connection with The Pheasant Public House

Braintree
18 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 6 Oct 26/01419/FUL

The Depot Mill Lane Cressing Essex CM77 8NX

Change of use of land from a builders yard (storage and sale of building materials) to a self-storage facility comprising the siting of metal storage ...

Braintree
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01847/LBC

The Mount The Green Finchingfield Essex CM7 4JX

Proposed conversion from offices to 1no. residential dwelling.

Braintree
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01846/FUL

The Mount The Green Finchingfield Essex CM7 4JX

Proposed conversion from offices to 1no. residential dwelling.

Braintree
14 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct 26/01888/COUPA

Brook Street Farm Hedingham Road Halstead Essex CO9 1UH

Prior approval for the Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to a flexible use within General Industrial (Class B2), Storage or Distribution (Class ...

Braintree
10 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01853/FUL

Land North Of Prested Hall, South Of The A12 Essex

Removal of ecological mitigation measures (approved under planning reference 23/00247/FUL), including infilling of three ponds, removal of associated ...

Braintree
5 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01818/COUPA

Bluebridge Farm Colchester Road Halstead Essex CO9 1QG

Prior approval for the change of use of building on an agricultural unit or former agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associ...

Braintree
4 Aug 2026 Approved 29 Sep 26/01720/FUL

Land At East Mill Halstead Essex

Proposed change of use for conversion of part existing storage facility and new build extension to a new 3-bedroom detached dwelling with off street p...

Braintree
4 Aug 2026 Refused 29 Sep 26/01771/FUL

The Mount Hulls Lane Shalford Essex CM7 5HU

Retention of replacement building and change of use from agricultural barn to Class E (g)(iii) light industrial use

Braintree
4 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Sep 26/01815/COUPA

Woodend Farm Hatfield Road Witham Essex CM8 1EH

Prior approval for the Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to a flexible use within General Industrial (Class B2), Storage or Distribution (Class ...

Braintree
30 Jul 2026 Approved 25 Aug 26/01635/PLD

31 Bank Street Braintree Essex

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Change of use from retail shop (Class E(a)) to café (Class E(b)) for the sale a...

Braintree
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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