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Planning applications in CM77

We hold 572 planning applications for the CM77 postcode area, 9 of them submitted in the past year. 87% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 54 days. The area is covered by Braintree, Essex.

572
applications held
9
in the past year
87%
approved
54 days
median decision

Councils covering CM77

Braintree (547)Essex (25)

Recent applications in CM77

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
5 Aug 2026ESS/12/20/BTE/45/03
Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.Essex

Details pursuant to condition 45 (Completion of archaeological field work – Phase 4 north and part of phase 5 ) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
28 Jul 2026ESS/19/17/BTE/NMA/4
Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6SBEssex

“Non Material Amendment to allow relocation of a Settlement Lagoon from Phase 1 to Phase 2.”

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
17 Jul 2026ESS/12/20/BTE/22/08
Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.Essex

Details pursuant to condition 22 (Noise monitoring – April 2026) of planning permission ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)

Permitted
Small
Legal Obligations
10 Jul 2026ESS/12/20/BTE/LA1
Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EPEssex

Details pursuant to Schedule 8 para 1.4 (Provision of bat boxes) of Legal Agreement (dated 22 June 2022) associated with ECC Planning Ref. ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE permission for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane.”

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
19 Jun 2026CC/BTE/35/24/12/01
Cressing Primary School Braintree Road Cressing Essex CM77 8JEEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 12 (Playing Field Construction Specification and Implementation Programme) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
28 Apr 2026ESS/19/17/BTE/14/5
Land at Rayne Quarry, Broadfield Farm, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SAEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Topographical Survey) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for "A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
11 Feb 2026ESS/14/22/BTE/11/01
Braintree Waste Transfer Station, Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, CM77 8DLEssex

Details pursuant to condition 11 (revised noise monitoring regime) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/14/22/BTE (Continued operation of the Waste Transfer Station without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) and condition 3 (hours) attached to permission ref: ESS/02/19/BTE to allow an increase in overnight parking of HGVs and trailers from two to six and to allow operational hours to begin at 06:00 hours Monday to Sunday and Bank / Public Holidays)

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of Condition CC
3 Feb 2026CC/BTE/10/26
White Court Primary School, Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, CM77 7UEEssex

Continuation of development without compliance with condition 4 (time limit) attached to planning permission ref: CC/BTE/146/20 to allow continued use of storage containers

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
3 Oct 2025ESS/19/17/BTE/12/5
Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6SBEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 12 (Archaeology) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for “A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.”

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 Aug 2025CC/BTE/35/24/15/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 15 (Entrance Canopy) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 Aug 2025CC/BTE/35/24/14/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Description: Details pursuant to Condition 14 (External Materials) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 Aug 2025CC/BTE/35/34/15/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 15 (Entrance Canopy) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Pending
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 Aug 2025CC/BTE/35/34/14/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Description: Details pursuant to Condition 14 (External Materials) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 Aug 2025CC/BTE/35/24/16/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 16 (Air Source Heat Pump and Enclosure) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
18 Jul 2025CC/BTE/35/24/08/01
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Landscape Management Plan) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
30 Aug 2024ESS/89/23/BTE/NMA3
Rivenhall IWMF, Coggeshall Road, Essex, Bradwell, CM77 8EFEssex

Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 5 (Landscape planting) of planning permission ESS/89/23/BTE to allow amended planting details. ESS/89/23/BTE is the planning permission for "Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound."

Pending
Conditions
30 Aug 2024NMA32
Rivenhall IWMF, Coggeshall Road, Essex, Bradwell, CM77 8EFEssex

Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 5 (Landscape planting) of planning permission ESS/89/23/BTE to allow amended planting details. ESS/89/23/BTE is the planning permission for "Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound."

Permitted
Large
Full App (Major PSI) CC
5 Jul 2024CC/BTE/35/24
Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JEEssex

Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
29 May 2024ESS/89/23/BTE/08/01
Rivenhall IWMF, Coggeshall Road, Essex, Bradwell, CM77 8EFEssex

Details pursuant to condition 8 (Biodiversity Compensation and Enhancement Strategy) of ESS/89/23/BTE. ESS/89/23/BTE was for "Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound."

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
24 Apr 2024ESS/89/23/BTE/05/01
Indaver Rivenhall IWMF, Coggeshall Road, Essex, Bradwell, CM77 8EFEssex

Details pursuant to condition 5 (Landscape planting) of ESS/89/23/BTE. ESS/89/23/BTE was for “Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound.”

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
9 Jan 2024ESS/12/20/BTE/22/05
Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.Essex

Details pursuant to condition 22 (Noise monitoring – December 2023) of planning permission ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

Pending
Small
Works to Protected Trees
27 Nov 202323/02858/TPO
Oak Lodge Witham Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8NHBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 14/2021Crown reduction by 1-1.5m in height and width . Remove any substantial deadwood.

Pending
Small
Works to Protected Trees
26 Nov 202323/02851/TPO
80 Skiddaw Close Great Notley Essex CM77 7URBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 10/2010Turkey Oak - Reduction of 3m English Oak -Reduction of 1.5m

Pending
Small
Householder Prior Approval
19 Nov 202323/02798/HHPA
59 Sarcel Stisted Essex CM77 8AUBraintree

Erection of single storey rear extension. Extension will extend beyond rear wall of the original house by 3.65m, with a maximum height of 3.50m and 2.45m to the eaves of the extension.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
14 Nov 202323/02761/TPOCON
Old Post Office The Street Stisted Essex CM77 8AWBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:Yew tree - Remove

Permitted
Small
Consultation on ECC Gen Regs Application
2 Nov 202323/02678/ECC
Land South Of Junction Of Coggeshall Road And Doghouse Road Bradwell EssexBraintree

Consultation on Essex County Council application no - ESS/89/23/BTE - Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
2 Nov 202323/02714/PLD
Braintree Garden Centre Galleys Corner Cressing Road Braintree Essex CM77 8DHBraintree

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development -Installation of cable and substation

Pending
Small
Householder
31 Oct 202323/02669/HH
20 Brain Valley Avenue Black Notley Essex CM77 8LSBraintree

Proposed single storey detached double garage

Pending
Small
Householder
28 Oct 202323/02647/HH
Glencoe 219 London Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8QGBraintree

Proposed extension to detached garage, alterations to roof form and installation of solar photovoltaic (SV) panels

Pending
Small
Works to Protected Trees
14 Oct 202323/02551/TPO
83 Windermere Drive Great Notley Essex CM77 7UBBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - Reference: 11/20101No. Pine tree - Felled

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
26 Sept 202323/02422/TPOCON
Seven Winds 12 The Street Stisted Essex CM77 8ANBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:Removal of single conifer located to the north end of the property, retaining the yew bush and to allow this to grow up to a similar height. 2. Hornbeam: raise crown to height of 2metres so that drooping branches do not interfere with cutting the lawn beneath the tree.3. Flowering cherry: Two phases of work: a) Reduce lateral growth to roadside by 3metres to balance crown followed by b) Removal of rubbing and crossing branches inside the crown

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
20 Sept 202323/02396/TPOCON
Hall Farm The Street Stisted Essex CM77 8AHBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:G1 Lime Trees ( X 4) - Reduce height back to previous points,Sides only to be trimmed if necessary (extended branches) in order to maintain natural shape after reduction madeT3 Box Elder - Reduce limb over pondT4 Crab Apple (small in hedge line) - Reduce height by 1,2 meters and sides to create natural shape, Remove dead wood, water shoots and crossing branchesT5 Crab Apple (medium) Reduce height by 1meter and sides to create natural shape, Remove dead wood, water shoots and crossing branchesT6 Apple Tree - Reduce height by 1 - 2 meters maintaining natural shape , Remove dead wood, water shoots and crossing branches

Pending
Small
Works to Protected Trees
20 Sept 202323/02373/TPO
Hall Farm The Street Stisted Essex CM77 8AHBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 9/99T2 Sycamore Tree - Reduce branches overhanging garage back to suitable growth points

Permitted
Small
Householder
7 Sept 202323/02264/HH
48 Sarcel Stisted Essex CM77 8AUBraintree

Single storey side extension

Pending
Small
Householder
22 Aug 202323/02137/HH
Park Farm House 53 Witham Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8LQBraintree

Installtion of an underground swimming pool, garage, cinema room and associated ancillary spaces.

Pending
Medium
Full Application
15 Aug 202323/02086/FUL
Electric Sub Station 30M From KFC Braintree Road Cressing Essex CM77 8GABraintree

Proposed underground cables and associated works on land between Blackley Road, east of Willows Green and Braintree Substation(B1018)

Withdrawn
Small
Householder Prior Approval
22 Jul 202323/01885/HHPA
2 Ludham Hall Lane Black Notley Essex CM77 8QTBraintree

Erection of single storey rear extension. Extension will extend beyond rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, with a maximum height of 3.0m and 2.85m to the eaves of the extension.

Pending
Small
Essex CC Discharge Approved Conditions
20 Jul 202323/01872/ECCDAC
Bradwell Quarry Church Road Bradwell Essex CM77 8EPBraintree

Consultation on Essex County Council :Details pursuant to condition 22 (Noise monitoring June 2023) of planning permission ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
18 Jul 202323/01850/PLD
The Willows Brain Valley Avenue Black Notley Essex CM77 8LSBraintree

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Alteration to fenestration, replacement of the glazed roof with a solid roof on the conservatory and porch removed.

Permitted
Small
Works to Protected Trees
17 Jul 202323/01842/TPO
7 Hospital Field Black Notley Essex CM77 8FBBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 5/96 - T59; Species: PineT1 - Remove branches over access (Crown lift lower brances)

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
15 Jul 202323/01829/PLD
3 Mary Ruck Way Black Notley Essex CM77 8RABraintree

Loft conversion including rear dormer and 3 No. front facing rooflights

Permitted
Small
Submission of Details CC/ESS
14 Jul 2023ESS/12/20/BTE/22/03
Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.Essex

Details pursuant to condition 22 (Noise monitoring – June 2023) of planning permission ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

Refused
Small
Non Material Amendment
26 Jun 202323/01658/NMA
The Colourwheel Montessori Nursery Denton Crescent Black Notley Essex CM77 8ZZBraintree

Non-Material Amendment to permission 22/02134/FUL granted 01.03.2023 for: Erection of Timber-framed modular building for use as outdoor classroom and installation of acoustic fencing along the southern boundary. Amendment would allow:- Reconfiguration of the decked area and change in ground levels which in turn changes the maximum height of the building.

Permitted
Small
Householder
15 Jun 202323/01592/HH
4 Brickwall Farm Stisted Essex CM77 8DBBraintree

Proposed summerhouse

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
14 Jun 202323/01582/PLD
Swallowtail 135A Witham Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8LRBraintree

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Proposed garden room

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
6 Jun 202323/01492/TPOCON
All Saints Church The Street Stisted Essex CM77 8AWBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:-To carry out tree work as specified in the Tree Risk Schedule.

Permitted
Small
S73 to Vary Planning Permission
24 May 202323/01368/VAR
Three Wheels 223 Witham Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8NQBraintree

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and removal of condition 8 ( Protecting trees) of approved application 22/03035/FUL granted 21/02/2023 for: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two-storey 4-bedroom replacement dwellinghouse, detached garage/cartlodge with first floor accommodation and associated outbuilding. Variation would allow: - Condition 2 - Revised site plan to include 3No. additional trees. Removal of condition 8 required as no trees remain on site.

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
19 May 2023ESS/19/17/BTE/NMA/1
Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6SBEssex

Non Material Amendment to allow provision for a new attenuation lagoon.

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
16 May 202323/01281/PLD
3 Meadow Way Black Notley Essex CM77 8NPBraintree

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Proposed loft conversion with rear roof dormer and 5No. front roof lights.

Permitted
Small
Householder
10 May 202323/01222/HH
The Gables Church Road Black Notley Essex CM77 8LGBraintree

First floor rear extension