Rayne, Essex Planning Applications
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Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Topographical Survey) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for "A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.
Proposed hardcore track at Drapers Farm.
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Rayne is a village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, approximately 2 miles west of Braintree along the A120 road. Historically, it follows the route of the Roman road Stane Street, connecting Colchester and Braughing. As of the 2021 census, Rayne's population stood at 2,360, with 2,154 residents in the built-up area, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The other has a population of approximately 2,360 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Rayne show an average sale price of £331,995, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rayne 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 (May 2026). This makes Rayne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rayne 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.
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