Great Braxted, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Braxted, Essex.
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About Great Braxted
Great Braxted is a charming village located in Essex, nestled between Great Totham and Tiptree. With a population of 384 as of the 2021 census, it features the historic All Saints' Church set within the expansive 2,000-acre Braxted Park estate, which also houses the local manor. This picturesque setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 384 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £414,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Braintree 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Braxted.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Great Braxted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Great Braxted.
- - 5 Granville Close Great Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3FQ
Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey infill rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Bung Row Great Braxted Witham Essex CM8 3FJ
Variation of conditions 1 and 2 on approved planning permission HOUSE/MAL/22/00427 (Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension.)
Status: Permitted | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Great Braxted in Essex
Great Braxted is a charming village located in Essex, nestled between Great Totham and Tiptree. With a population of 384 as of the 2021 census, it features the historic All Saints' Church set within the expansive 2,000-acre Braxted Park estate, which also houses the local manor. This picturesque setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 384 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
Property prices in Great Braxted show an average sale price of £414,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Braxted a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Braxted includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Braxted 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.
Planning Activity in Great Braxted
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Braxted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Braxted may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Great Braxted take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Great Braxted were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.