Braintree District Council is the local planning authority, and is responsible for deciding whether a development - anything, from an extension on a house to a new shopping centre - should go ahead. It is BDC who have the final decision on whether an Application is granted or refused - Great Maplestead Parish Council is a consultee only.

Planning Applications can be viewed at the Braintree District Council (BDC) Planning Office, Causeway House, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB, using the Reference No. allocated.

Details of the latest/current applications can be seen by going to the BDC Planning website, entering the Reference Number and clicking 'Search'.

If you have any comments/questions about local planning applications, they can be addressed to any of the Great Maplestead Parish Councillors or to the Parish Clerk - details here 

 

Ref No

Address

Nature of Application

Decision

 

 

 

 

22/00219/HH & 22/00220/LBC

The Old Vicarage, Church Street

Installation of 28no. ground-mounted solar panels

 Permitted

22/00168/TPO

St Giles Church, Church Street

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 6/00 – Fell failing (T1) Beech (T2) (T3) (T4) Remove lowest circle of limbs on each tree to raise crown to give clearance to neighbouring property and balance

 Pending

22/01125/HH & 22/01126/LBC

Old Timbers, Church Street

Erection of single storey extension.

 Permitted

21/03606/HH

7 Stone Cottages, Church Street

Erection of two storey rear extension, demolition of existing single storey extension and its replacement with a single storey rear extension to serve as annex. Replacement front porch.

 Granted

21/03469/HH & 21/03470/LBC

Chelmshoe House Farm, Monks Lodge Road

Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation. Conversion back to ancillary accommodation of existing outbuilding and repair of fenestration. Demolition and rebuild of brick garden wall.

 Granted

21/03213/TPO

Limewood Church Street

Works to lime tree with TPO – Crown lift to 6 metres, removing all epicormic growth stopping at main leaders. Reduction of 3 lower growing branches by 1 metre to allow light into garden

 Granted
21/03099/FUL

Land north of Osier Way, Sible Hedingham

 Erection of 2 storey medical centre with allocated parking Granted
21/03072/COUPA

Byham Hall, Little Maplestead Road

 Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (class C3) & for associated operational development – change of use to 5 residential dwellings. Planning Permission Required
21/03045/FUL

Lynwood, Toldish Hall Road

Demolition of existing detached bungalow & erection of 2 residential dwellings, landscaping and associated parking.

 Granted
21/02302/VAR Highview, Church Street

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 15/00914/FUL. Variation would allow alterations to fenestration and replace render with brickwork and cladding

 Permitted
21/02513/DAC

Purls Hill Farm House, Purls Hill

 Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 of approved application 20/02021/HH. Permitted
21/02426/T56

Land near to Little Lodge Farm, Church Rd, Little Maplestead

 Prior approval for installation of 25m high column communications mast with 3 antenna & 2 dishes. Installation of equipment cabinets & associated ancillary development. Refused
21/02079/TPO

The Old Vicarage, Church Street

 Group of 4 lime trees-crown lift to same height as previous work & reduce stress on lower boughs. Permitted

21/02191/VAR 

New Barn House, Purls Hill

Removal of condition 2 (agricultural occupancy) of planning approval P/BTE/0596/82/FL/H granted 17 8 82 for proposed conversion of existing barn building.

Refused

21/02079/TPO 

The Old Rectory Church St.

Lime Tree – group of 4 lime trees overhanging public footpath – crown lift to the same height as previous work (by about 2m), to reduce stress on lower boughs and prevent over-leading & co maintain clearance for mowing/garden maintenance. Also clear of dead wood for safety.

Permitted

21/01996/HH 

Library Cottage, Monks Lodge Rd. 

Erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof. 

Permitted

21/01565/DAC

September Cottage, Church St. 

Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 4,5 & 6 of approved application 19/00938/LBC.

Permitted

21/01276/DAC 

September Cottage, Church St.

 Application for approval of details as reserved by condition 3 of approved application 19/00938/LBC. Permitted

21/01009/FUL 

Kofali Farm, Purls Hill

Application for the erection of 2 polytunnels for agricultural use. Retention of CCTV & temporary consent for storage container. 

Refused

21/00714/AGR

Chelmshoe House Farm, Monks Lodge road

Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed crop store

For notification only

21/00779/DAC

Highview, Church Street

Application for approved details as reserved by conditions 3 (external materials) & 4 (boundary treatments) of approved application 15/00914/FUL

Withdrawn

20/02070/LBC

St Giles School, Church Street

Proposed removal of wall between existing oil storage tank enclosure and plant room

Permitted

20/02021/HH

Purls Hill Farmhouse, Purls Hill

Demolition of existing and proposed two-storey side and rear extension incorporating a balcony

Granted

20/01984/AGR

Land North of Purls Hill Farm, Purls Hill

Erection of a general purpose agricultural building - see also 19/01829/FUL

Refused
20/01016/HH St Marys, Toldish Hall Road

Construction of part ground/first floor & part first floor front extension, ground floor side extension, incorporating removal of existing pitched roof to from balcony projecting along existing side elevation. Infilling existing windows/formation of new window and door openings on existing side & rear elevations & infilling of existing garage door to facilitate conversion of garage.

 Granted
20/00868/HH

Hopgrounds, Church Street.

 Garage conversion with extension single storey rear extension & front elevation material change. Granted
20/00659/PLD

The Maples, Toldish Hall Road

 Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed use or development Granted
20/00129/TPO Hunterswood, Church Street.

Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by TPO 6/88. Reduce cedar T2 by approx..3 metres in height. Tree has lost quite a few branches in recent winds & attention is needed as branches hang over neighbours driveway.

 Refused
20/00206/FUL

Orchard House, Dynes Hall Road

 Change of use from garden to equestrian ménage and addition of new stable blocks. Granted
19/02252/HH & 19/02253/LBC

Chelmshoe House Farm, Monks Lodge Road

 Reconstruction of brick wall, including two gates. Granted
19/01829/FUL Land north of Purls Hill

Erection of agricultural building

 Refused
19/01683/HH & 19/01684/LBC

Walnut Tree Cottage, Church Street

 Retrospective application for the retention of 2 x garden sheds and erection of a replacement garden workshop following demolition of a third shed. Granted
19/00198/TPO The Rectory, Church Street

Works to be carried out on a tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order.

 Granted

19/00938/LBC

September Cottage, Church Street

Repair/replacement of wall plate to sitting room, rebuild south gable wall plinth & re-render wall in traditional lime render.

 Granted

19/000707/HH

Es Cana, Lucking Street

Erection of single storey side extension and detached cart lodge.

 Granted

19/00094/TPO

Henstooth, Toldish Hall Road

Works on a tree covered by TPO

 Granted

19/00094/LBC

Little Lodge Farm, Church Rd, Little Maplestead

Removal of existing internal block-work construction walls.  Installation of new cloakroom facilities to existing plumbing.  Relocation of side entrance door. Installation of new small window to new cloakroom.  Removal of rear terrace door access to kitchen and replacing with window.

 Granted

18/01782/LBC

Chelmshoe House Farm, Monks Lodge Road

Replacement of existing single-glazed timber sash & case windows with new Mumford & Wood heritage style slim-glazed, double-glazed sash & case windows

 Refused

18/01900/VAR

Buttercup Cottage, Church Street

Variance of Condition 2 of planning permission 13/00328/FUL, to replace the previously approved drawings with revised drawings that the dwelling is actually being built in accordance with.

 Granted

18/01208/FUL

Long Fen, Church Street

Erection of new Passivhaus building in the garden to the south side of Long Fen

 Refused

18/00629/FUL

18/00630/LBC

Hulls Mill Barn, Hulls Mill Lane

Proposed replacement of existing modern garage/outbuilding to provide a 2 storey, 2 bedroom annexe

 Granted

17/02148/LBC

St Giles Cottage, Lucking St.

Removal of rear lean-to part glazed, part corrugated cement based sheet roof covering and provision of natural grey slate and two conservation roof lights, red clay terracotta chimney pot and cowl and removal of plaster beneath existing opening.

Granted

17/02226/FUL

Monk's Haven, Gestingthorpe Road

Erection of single storey rear extension

Granted

 

17/003124/TPO

St Giles' School, Church Street

Removal of all dead wood from 1 oak and reduce by approx. 1 metre of selected branches overhanging neighbouring property.

Granted
17/01433/FUL

St Mary's, Toldishall Road

Erection of part ground & first floor/part first floor extensions to front of existing building, including roof alterations to raise ridge height of existing roof. Modification to Application 17/00189/FUL

Granted
17/01147/FUL

Bennetts Farm, Dynes Hall Road

Erection of an orangery extension

Granted

 
17/01084/FUL

1 Langthorne Cotts, Gestingthorpe Rd

Erection of a single storey extension

 Granted

17/00189/FUL

St Mary's, Toldishall Road

Erection of part ground & first floor/part first floor extensions to front of existing building, including roof alterations to raise ridge height of existing roof.

Granted
16/01932/FUL

Long Fen, Church Street

Erection of a new, off-grid Passivhaus in the garden on the south side of Long Fen. Replaces Withdrawn Application 16/00804/FUL.

Refusal referred to Planning Inspectorate - Appeal Ref: APP/Z1510/W/17/3172840

Refused

Appeal Dismissed
16/01529/FUL Springwells, Lucking Street

Creation of a separate access for Springwells

 Granted
16/00270/TPO Eastcote, Church Street

To carry out works to tree affected by TPO. Lime tree - remove lower 4 branches and new growth at bottom of tree, reduce tree by 5m to the sides and 10m on top.

 Granted
16/01348/LBC Walnut Tree Cottage, Church Street Repairs to walls below floor level in matching materials and techniques Granted
16/01307/FUL Library Cottage, Monks Lodge Road Proposed new access driveway to serve High View Granted
16/01103/FUL Laundry Cottage, Monks Lodge Road Erection of single storey side extension Granted
16/01031/FUL

Buttercups Cottage, Church Street (land next to Mountview)

 Erection of a one-and-a-half storey 4 bedroom dwelling. Related to previous applications granted with Section 106, 13/00328/FUL & 10/00879/FUL. Granted
16/00853/FUL Pentire, Church Street Proposed new roof to dwelling, to incorporate 2 bedrooms & bathroom, including 3 dormers to the front elevation & 1 to the rear

Granted
16/00804/FUL Long Fen

Church Street

 Erection of a new exemplar, off-grid Passivhaus in the garden on the south side of Long Fen. Replaces Withdrawn Application 15/01605/FUL

Withdrawn
16/00655/FUL Land adjacent to 2 Toldish Hall Cottages, Toldish Hall Road Proposed detached dwelling with garage Granted
16/00618/ELD The Treehouse, Hulls Mill Farm, Hulls Mill Lane Application for lawful development certificate in respect of a property known as The Treehouse, having been used as a single dwelling for more than 4 years. Granted

16/00347/FUL

Land North of Purls Hill Farm, Purls Hill

Erection of a general purpose agricultural building

Granted

15/01605/FUL

Long Fen, Church Street

Erection of a new exemplar, off-grid Passivhaus in the garden on the south side of Long Fen and increase in the height of the existing mounding

Withdrawn

15/01544/FUL

15/01544/LBC

Hosdens Farm, Hosdens Lane

Installation of 16 no. photovoltaic solar panels on outbuilding

Granted

15/00914/FUL

Highview (formerly known as Treeways), Church Street

Replacement dwelling for Highview and erection of 2 no. dwellings

Granted

15/00874/FUL

Land Adjacent to 1 Toldish Hall Road

Variation of condition relating to approval of application 15/00001/FUL – erection of 1 detached dwelling

Granted

15/00783/LBC

Badgers, Lucking Street

External insulation & render applied over the ground floor brickwork

Granted

15/00781/LBC

St Giles Cottage, Lucking Street

Replacement windows, conservatory door & removal of corrugated sheet roof on rear lean to extension and provision of glazed roof & painting of external walls

Granted

15/00600/LBC

The Old Vicarage, Church Street

Removal of 2 internal walls in the attic (3rd floor)

Granted

15/00140/FUL

Barrington House, Dynes Hall Rd Kilowen

Erection of Porch to the front of the property

Granted

15/00096/FUL

Monks Ley, Lucking Street

Application for variation of condition no5 of approved application 12/00945/FUL to change the visibilty splay to 2.4m X55m in both directions

Granted

15/00011/FUL

Village Field, Monks Lodge Rd

Siting of container to be used as secure on site storage and servicing of parish council equipement for maintaining village field

Granted

15/00020/FUL

Lucking Farm, Lucking Street

Application for variation of condition no. 7 of approved   application 13/00344/FUL (erection of poultry shed) to remove time restrictions for the collection of birds from the site

Granted

15/00001/FUL

Land adjacent to 1 Toldishall Rd

Erection of 1 detached dwelling

Granted

14/01446/MMA

Monks Ley, Lucking St

Application for a minor material amendment to alter design and appearance of Plot 3 previously approved under 12/000945/FUL.

Granted

14/00344/TPO

Hunterswood, Church St

To carry out works on a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order 6/88. Lift lime tree by approx.2 metres from bottom of tree & reduce overall size of tree by 1/3rd.

Granted

14/01257/FUL

Monks Ley, Lucking St

Application for variation of condition no. 5 of approved application 12/00945/FUL-To reduce visibility splay to 2.4m x 43m to north west and 2.4m x 43m to south east

Refused

14/01215/FUL

Monks Ley, Lucking St

Application for a minor material amendment to approved application 12/00945/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling, subsequent erection of replacement single storey dwelling, three no. additional dwellings and associated works, utilising existing vehicular access). Revised design on plot 2 and amended garage on plot 3.

Granted

14/01097/FUL

Alderford Farm, Alderford St

Introduction of a tree top dining area, an agricultural machinery store and a log store

Granted

14/00796/ECC

St GilesSchool, Church St

Listed Building Consent for construction of a single story extension

Granted

14/00423/FUL

New Barn Farm, Alderford St

Part change of use within existing structure from stables to joinery workshop

Granted

14/00605/FUL

Kilowen Farm, Dynes Hall Rd

Erection of conservatory

Granted

14/00035/FUL

Monks Lodge Cottage, Gerstingthorpe Rd

Erection of front porch

Granted

13/01308/FUL

The Treehouse, Hulls Mill Lane

Continuation of permission for siting of temporary mobile home for farm worker's residential use

Withdrawn

13/0135/FUL

Godsalve, Church St

Replacement entrance porch

Granted

13/01302/FUL

Rafters, Church St

Proposed single dormer window to front and two to the rear roof, conversion of part of the garage to habitable room with increase in height and alterations to roof.

Granted

13/01038/FUL

Maple Cottage, Dynes Hall Rd

Realignment of existing private drive

Granted

13/00950/FUL

Linsley Cottage, Dynes Hall Rd

Erection of single storey cart lodge

Withdrawn

13/00766/FUL

Monks Lodge, Gestingthorpe Rd

Erection of new link between two existing buildings to form new cart lodge

Granted

13/00699/FUL

Kilowen Farm, Dynes Hall Rd

Demolition of building and erection of new dwelling

Granted with Section 106

13/00673/LBC

St Giles CofE School, Church St

Addition of a leaded light window to an existing arched window in the front wall of the school

Granted

13/00358/MMA

Monks Ley, Lucking St

Application for minor material amendment to approved application: 12/00945/FUL Revisions to design, Plot 4

Granted

13/00344/FUL

Lucking Farm, Lucking St

Erection of a replacement poultry shed

Granted

13/00328/FUL

Land adjacent to Mountview,Church St

Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant permission: 10/00879/FUL - Erection of one and half storey 4 bedroom house.

Granted with Section 106

13/00100/FUL

13/00100/LBC

The Forge, Lucking St

Conversion of building for use as an annexe for a dependent child and erection of new garden shed

Granted

13/00067/FUL

Treeways, Church St

Change of use of land for the temporary siting of a caravan for a period of 24 months

Withdrawn

12/01329/FUL

The Treehouse, Hulls Mill Lane

Continuation of permission for siting of temporary mobile home for farm worker's residential use

Refused

12/01325/FUL

Kilowen Farm, Dynes Hall Rd

Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission: 09/01218/FUL - Refurbishment and change of use of the former health spa to residential use

Granted with Section 106

12/01307/FUL

Monks Lodge Cottage, Gestingthorpe Rd

Erection of rear extension together with the provision of an attached double garage to the side and a repositioned driveway entrance

Refused Appeal Dismissed

12/01104/FUL

Lucking Farm, Lucking St

Demolition of existing poultry shed & proposed replacement poultry shed for broiler production including new bulk bins and external store

Refused

12/01207/FUL

Chifneys, Lucking St

Retention of earth bund between menage and village playing field

Granted with conditions

12/01187/FUL

Devonshire Cottage, Dynes Hall Rd

Change of use of land from agricultural to form extension of existing garden

Granted with conditions

12/00945/FUL

Monks Ley, Lucking St

Demolition of existing dwelling, subsequent erection of   replacement single storey dwelling, three no. additional dwellings and associated works, utilising existing vehicular access.

Granted with Section 106