Search Birdbrook planning applications
105 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Birdbrook · updated daily · Braintree District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 9 Moat Road Birdbrook Essex CO9 4BZAwaiting decisionProposed garageHouseholderReceived 1 Nov 202323/02695/HH
- Swallow Cottage The Street Birdbrook Essex CO9 4BNApprovedInstallation of No.5 solar panels to rear roof and No.9 to front roof of propertyHouseholderReceived 2 Sep 2023Decided 7 Nov 202323/02220/HH
- Rylands Farm Broad Green Steeple Bumpstead Essex CB9 7BWApprovedConversion of a farm building to 1 No. dwelling house.Full ApplicationReceived 18 Apr 2023Decided 13 Sep 202323/01022/FUL
- Rylands Farm Broad Green Steeple Bumpstead Essex CB9 7BWApprovedConversion of a farm building to 1 No. dwelling house.Listed Building ConsentReceived 18 Apr 2023Decided 13 Sep 202323/01023/LBC
- The Old Rectory The Street Birdbrook Essex CO9 4BWApprovedNotice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:T3 Ash - Reduce long lateral limbs overhanging road by 4.5msT10 Ash - Reduce height by approximately 6 to 8ms to leave at 4ms to reform lower crown, alleviate weight on cavity and counter lean;Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Mar 2023Decided 24 Apr 202323/00749/TPOCON
Planning in Birdbrook
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CO9 3 applications in the last 12 monthsCB9 134 applications in the last 12 monthsC09
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About Birdbrook
Birdbrook is a quaint village and civil parish located in Essex, England, approximately 6 km southeast of Haverhill, Suffolk, and 34 km north of Chelmsford. Situated in the Braintree district and the Saffron Walden parliamentary constituency, Birdbrook rests at an elevation of 93 metres above sea level. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 379, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 379 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birdbrook area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birdbrook a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Birdbrook has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birdbrook planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Birdbrook, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.