Search Toppesfield planning applications
167 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Toppesfield · updated daily · Braintree District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4DSAwaiting decisionInstallation of 48 photovoltaic panels on the east and west roof slopes of the Main Hall and installation of six external condenser units.Full Planning Application CCReceived 26 Aug 2026CC/BTE/60/26
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4DSApprovedThe retention of a classbase for a temporary period without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/45/21 made under Section 73.Removal/Variation of Condition CCReceived 18 May 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026CC/BTE/34/26
- 20 Park Lane Toppesfield Essex CO9 4DQAwaiting decisionInfill side extension. Erection of front porch. Alteration to fenestration.HouseholderReceived 10 Nov 202323/02745/HH
- Chapel House The Street Toppesfield Essex CO9 4DJAwaiting decisionNotice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 14/82 - Prune, tidy up and thin 1 Horse Chestnut Tree - Crown thin tree by no more than 15% and prune the whole crown by up to 1 metresWorks to Protected TreesReceived 26 Sep 202323/02423/TPO
- 20 Park Lane Toppesfield Essex CO9 4DQRefusedApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development -Proposed front porch, Infill side extension and replace french door to rear elevation with bi-fold. Re-establishment of window to side elevation.Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)Received 19 Aug 2023Decided 2 Nov 202323/02120/PLD
Planning in Toppesfield
Only 1 decision near Toppesfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Toppesfield in the last 24 months, from Braintree District Council's planning register.
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Around Toppesfield
Postcode districts
CO9 3 applications in the last 12 monthsC09CM7 10 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Braintree District Council
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About Toppesfield
Toppesfield is a charming village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, England, approximately 19 miles north of Chelmsford and 1.5 miles west of Great Yeldham. The parish includes the hamlets of Gainsford End and Grass Green, and as of the 2021 census, it has a population of 493 residents. This tranquil setting may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 493 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Toppesfield 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 Toppesfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Toppesfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Toppesfield 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Toppesfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Toppesfield.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).