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224 in the last 90 days63 in the last 3019 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 83 days

Source: Maldon District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 356 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Newlands Farm Wickham Hall Lane Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3JH
Retrospective change of use of land to equestrian use, including the use of an existing barn as stables and the retention of post-and-rail fencing.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/00678/FULM
10 Heathgate Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NZ
(TPO 05/76) T6 Birch - Fell down to ground level (Dead)
PendingReceived 20 Oct 202626/00730/DD
Chase Side 40B London Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HE
Claim for lawful development certificate for proposed external painting of existing brickwork, replacement of UPVC windows, alterations to existing garden walls, demolition of existing garage, installation of double doors to the rear elevation and rebuilding of the existing rear corner extension with a raised roof.
PendingReceived 19 Oct 202626/00679/LDP
Adelante Harfred Avenue Heybridge Basin Maldon Essex CM9 4RH
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.5m, maximum height of 3.6m and the maximum height to the eaves of 2.5m.
PendingReceived 19 Oct 202626/00731/PDE
6 Wellington Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HL
T1 - Oak - remove dead branches, T2 - Prunus Nigra Black Leaved Plum - Crown reduction by 2m, T3 - Dogwood - Crown reduction by 2m, T4 - Prunus Pink Perfection - Crown reduction by 3m
ApprovedReceived 16 Oct 2026Decided 1 Sep 202626/00725/TCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Maldon District Council received?

Maldon District Council received 1,242 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Maldon District Council take to decide applications?

Maldon District Council takes an average of 83 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Maldon District Council?

Maldon District Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Maldon District Council?

Submit your representation to Maldon District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Maldon District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Maldon District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Maldon District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 915 appeals were lodged against Maldon District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 38% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Maldon District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Maldon District Council oversees a diverse local government area in Essex, encompassing the largest town of Maldon, as well as Burnham-on-Crouch and several villages, including Heybridge, Wickham Bishops, Southminster, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, and Tollesbury. Spanning 358.78 km², the district features the scenic Dengie peninsula to the south and the Thurstable Hundred region north of the Blackwater Estuary, making it an important area for those researching planning applications and local developments.

The council area encompasses 57 towns and villages, including Burnham-On-Crouch and Maldon. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Maldon District Council received 1,242 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (139), discharge of conditions (131), tree works (116). 53 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

915 planning appeals were lodged against Maldon District Council decisions, of which 312 were allowed and 502 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Maldon District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Maldon District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.