Mondy Ironmongers 63 Newland Street Witham Essex CM8 1AA

Pending Consideration 26/01104/LBC
Council
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
CM8 1AA

Description

Proposed internal and external alterations associated with the change of use from vacant hardware store to a nail and beauty salon, including new flooring, pedicure facilities, new plasterboard ceiling, rear ventilation opening, repainting of the shopfront and new signage.

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
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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