The Old Coach House Royal Court Maldon Essex CM9 5DA

Pending 26/00219/LDP
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM9 5DA

Description

Claim for a lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use of an existing outbuilding to a dog grooming salon.

Maldon
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#199 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Maldon ranks #165 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maldon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #166 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #171 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #165 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #195 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
56 decided (1-9 homes)
25%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
8 decided
394
Total decisions
52 refused in 2025