Sturmer Hall Church Walk Sturmer Essex CB9 7XD

Pending Consideration 26/00731/OUT
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
CB9 7XD

Description

Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the change of use of Sturmer Hall to a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school for up to 120 young adults, including associated access arrangements.

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

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