Maldon, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maldon, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Maldon are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Maldon
Maldon is a historic town and civil parish located on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, serving as the seat of the Maldon District. Renowned for its production of Maldon Sea Salt, the town is also the starting point for the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. As of the 2021 census, Maldon had a population of 14,938, while the broader built-up area, which includes Heybridge to the north, reached 23,380 residents, making it an important area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 14,938 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Maldon 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maldon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maldon.
- 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 Maldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
138 planning applications found near Maldon.
- 26/00352/HOUSE - 9 Gate Street Maldon Essex CM9 5QF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/00353/LBC - 9 Gate Street Maldon Essex CM9 5QF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Land At Walnut Tree Cottage 44 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a self-build single storey dwelling with outbuilding and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1 White Ladies West Chase Maldon Essex CM9 6HN
T1 - Ash - Lateral reduction by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 9 Gate Street Maldon Essex CM9 5QF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 9 Gate Street Maldon Essex CM9 5QF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Deed House 21 London Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HD
Compliance with conditions notification 23/01113/FUL (Replacement windows to London Road and part Wellington Road elevations) Condition 4 - Large-scale sash window drawings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Bairstow Eves 20 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PJ
S73A application for refurbishment and extension of historic high street building to create work unit and a 1 bedroom flat to ground floor and 2 no. 1 bedroom flats to first floor and reveal of histor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land West Of South Bank Cromwell Lane Maldon Essex
Erection of a self-build detached house and associated engineering work to set house on and partially within slope of ground.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Bairstow Eves 20 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PJ
Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 21/01064/FUL (Refurbishment and extension of historic high street building to create ground floor work unit (Use Class E), 1 bedroom ground flo
Status: Permitted | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Francis Roman Catholic Primary School West Chase Maldon Essex CM9 6HN
Installation of a pergola to provide a covered outdoor space which will provide all-weather, sensory-rich, and an inclusive space to support Year 1 and SEND pupils. The pergola is intended to provide
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage 44 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QJ
T1 Salix Fastigiata (Willow) - Fell, T2 Quercus robur (Common Oak) - Removal of left hand limb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Salero Lounge 43 - 45 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PF
Licence end date: 05 February 2028 Days: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Hours: 08:00-23:00 Amount and type of furniture: A mixture of 2 tables and 4 chairs, as per the provid
Status: Permitted | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Curtis O'Boyle 18 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PJ
Uplifted shop frontage and replacement first floor sash window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Carlton Jewellers 2 The Kings Head Centre 38 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PN
Addition of back lighting to the existing shop signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Carlton Jewellers 2 The Kings Head Centre 38 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PN
Advertisement consent for the addition of back lighting to the existing shop signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 32 London Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HD
T1 Eucalyptus tree - Crown reduction by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Bus Shelter South Of All Saints Church High Street Maldon Essex
Advertisement consent for double-sided digital displays installed at the departure end of the bus shelter. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Super Natural 12 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PJ
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 40 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QH
T1 - Silver birch (betula pendula) - Reduced by 1.5m, T2 - Silver birch (betula pendula) - Reduced up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Maldon in Essex
Maldon is a historic town and civil parish located on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, serving as the seat of the Maldon District. Renowned for its production of Maldon Sea Salt, the town is also the starting point for the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. As of the 2021 census, Maldon had a population of 14,938, while the broader built-up area, which includes Heybridge to the north, reached 23,380 residents, making it an important area for planning applications and local developments. The Town has a population of approximately 14,938 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
Property prices in Maldon show an average sale price of £392,567, 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 Maldon a particularly low-crime area.
Maldon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, Langford, Maldon. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Maldon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Estuary SSSI, Maldon Cutting SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4); 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4). 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, Maldon 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 Maldon
In the last 24 months, 211 planning applications were submitted near Maldon. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Maldon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Maldon were tree works (64), full planning applications (55), discharge of conditions (25). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 195 smaller schemes were submitted.
31 planning appeals were lodged, of which 13 were allowed and 18 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 136 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
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