Phase 1B Land East Of Broad Road Braintree Essex

Pending Consideration 26/00736/REM
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM7 9SE

Description

Application for the approval of Reserved Matters (in respect of appearance, landscaping and layout) pursuant to outline planning permission 18/01318/OUT as varied by 25/02301/VAR, for the construction of two sections of the circular loop spine road linking from Phase 1A; one section connecting to the approved access off the A131, the other section connecting to future phase 1C, SuDS infrastructure including a temporary drainage basin, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

Braintree
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#58 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Braintree is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Braintree decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #141 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #56 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 292
64%
Minor dwellings approved
123 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
12 decided
917
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025