Great Maplestead, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Maplestead, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Maplestead are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Maplestead
Great Maplestead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 385 residents, making it a small but potentially vibrant community for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 385 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Maplestead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Maplestead.
- 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 Maplestead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
112 planning applications found near Great Maplestead.
- - Old Timbers Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RQ
Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of approved application 22/01126/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-08
View full details - - Chifneys Lucking Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RE
Conversion of existing barn to form 1no. 3 bedroom residential dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-10-30
View full details - - St Giles Church Of England Primary School Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order - Reference: 1/98 - T3; Species: OakT1- Oak- Selectively prune to clear roof by 1.5-2m and remove any dead wood greate
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-10-25
View full details - - 7 Stone Cottages Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Erection of two storey rear extension, demolition of existing single storey extension and its replacement with a single storey rear extension to serve as annex. Replacement front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - Old Timbers Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - Old Timbers Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - 7 Stone Cottages Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Non-Material Amendment to permission 21/03606/HH granted 16.03.2022 for: Erection of two storey rear extension, demolition of existing single storey extension and its replacement with a single storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-04-20
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Installation of 28 no. ground-mounted solar panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-01-28
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Installation of 28 no. ground-mounted solar panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-01-28
View full details - - St Giles Church Of England Primary School Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 6/00 - Fell failing (T1) Beech (T2) (T3) (T4) Remove lowest circle of limbs on each tree to raise the crown to give cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - 7 Stone Cottages Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Erection of two storey rear extension, demolition of existing single storey extension and its replacement with a single storey rear extension to serve as annex. Replacement front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-12-11
View full details - - Limewood Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 6/00 - T1 Lime - Crown lift to 6 metres, removing all epicormic growth stopping at main leaders. Reduction of 3 lowest
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-10-25
View full details - - Highview Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission 15/00914/FUL granted 23/12/2015 for: Replacement dwelling for High View and erection of 2 no. dwellings. variation would allow alterations to fe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-07-21
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 5/00 - Lime trees (G1) - a group of 4 lime trees overhanging a public footpath - crown lift to the same height as prev
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-06-30
View full details - - Library Cottage Monks Lodge Road Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RL
Erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - Highview Treeways Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Non-Material Amendment to permission 15/00914/FUL granted 23.12.2015 for: Replacement dwelling for High View and erection of 2 no. dwellings. Amendment would allow: - Alterations to windows, external
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - September Cottage Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RH
Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 4, 5 and 6 of approved application 19/00938/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-05-14
View full details - - September Cottage Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RH
Application for approval of details as reserved by condition 3 of approved application 19/00938/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-04-20
View full details - - Highview Treeways Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Non-Material Amendment to permission 15/00914/FUL granted 23/12/2015 for: Minor amendments to windows, external doors and to external materials
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-03-17
View full details - - Highview Church Street Great Maplestead Essex CO9 2RG
Application for approval of details as reserved by condition/s 3 (external materials) and 4 (boundary treatments) of approved application15/00914/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-03-10
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A brief summary of Great Maplestead in Essex
Great Maplestead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 385 residents, making it a small but potentially vibrant community for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 385 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Maplestead a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Maplestead includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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