Middleton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Middleton are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton
Middleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree District of Essex, just 1 mile south of Sudbury's Ballingdon suburb. The parish spans 2 miles east to west and is bordered by Suffolk to the north and east, with Bulmer parish and the A131 to the west, and Little and Great Henny to the south. With a population of 128 as of the 2021 census, Middleton collaborates with the nearby parishes of Great Henny, Little Henny, and Twinstead under a shared parish council, making it an integral part of the local governance landscape.
Population: 128 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton.
- 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 Middleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Middleton.
- - Land West Of Lower Road Middleton Essex
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - General purpose agricultral storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Gate House Lower Road Middleton Essex CO10 7NS
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of use to 5No. residential dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - Gate House Lower Road Middleton Essex CO10 7NS
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development - Change of use to 5no. residential dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-12-12
View full details - - Woodland House The Street Middleton Essex CO10 7LW
Single Storey Side Extension & Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-11-27
View full details - - Woodland House The Street Middleton Essex CO10 7LW
Two storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-05-26
View full details - - Woodland House The Street Middleton Essex CO10 7LW
Extension to garage with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2019-06-21
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Breakmoor Hill Middleton Essex CO10 7LP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 3 and 4 of approved application 17/00276/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2017-08-11
View full details - - The Furze Brakemoor Hill Middleton Sudbury Essex CO10 7LP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 of approval 08/01631/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2009-02-16
View full details - - The Furze Brakemoor Hill Middleton Sudbury Essex CO10 7LP
Erection of double garage/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2008-11-05
View full details - - The Furze Brakemoor Hill Middleton Sudbury Essex CO10 7LP
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,5,6 and 7 of approval 08/01631/FUL - Erection of 3 bedroom two storey cottage and associated garage to replace existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2008-11-03
View full details - - Stone House Brakemoor Hill Middleton Sudbury Essex CO10 7LP
Erection of extension, alterations and garage/outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2007-10-15
View full details - - Kenneth Bungalow Lower Road Middleton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NS
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of dwelling and double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2003-03-25
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A brief summary of Middleton in Essex
Middleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree District of Essex, just 1 mile south of Sudbury's Ballingdon suburb. The parish spans 2 miles east to west and is bordered by Suffolk to the north and east, with Bulmer parish and the A131 to the west, and Little and Great Henny to the south. With a population of 128 as of the 2021 census, Middleton collaborates with the nearby parishes of Great Henny, Little Henny, and Twinstead under a shared parish council, making it an integral part of the local governance landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 128 (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 Middleton a particularly low-crime area.
Middleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sudbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Middleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cornard Mere, Little Cornard SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Middleton 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 Middleton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Middleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleton were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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