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Maldon District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Maldon District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,670Searchable applications
264Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 3,213 approved or refused records
815Refused applications

2,398 approved · 815 refused · 110 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Feb 2022 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas92 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. Application approved23/00704/HOUSE

    Single storey rear & side extension, proposed hardstanding and new dropped kerb

    47 Festival Gardens Tolleshunt D'Arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8TX

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  2. Application approved23/00705/FUL

    Removal of existing external signage, removal of external ATM and infill existing cut out hole by brickwork to match existing brickwork, removal of night safe and infill existing cut out hole by brickwork to match existing brickwork, remove existing CCTV camera.

    Barclays 18 High Street Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8AA

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  3. Conditions discharged23/05115/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00313/HOUSE (Erection of a single storey rear extension) Condition 3 - Archaeological assessment. Condition 4 - Implementation of Archaeological work.

    38 Market Hill Maldon Essex CM9 4QA

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  4. Application approved23/00706/LBC

    Addition 1No. externally illuminated fascia and 1No. externally illuminated projector.

    Unit 3 The Old Ironworks Fullbridge Maldon Essex CM9 4LE

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  5. Application approved23/00707/COUPA

    Conversion of ancillary first floor commercial floorspace (class E) to 2No. residential units (Use Class C3) under Class G, Part 3 Schedule 2, of the GPDO 2015

    Poundstretcher 67 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5EP

    Received 18 Jul 2023
  6. Allowed to proceed23/00708/TCA

    T1 & T2 Hawthorn - Crown lift to a height of 2m

    Grass Verge Corner Of Vicarage Close Tolleshunt D'Arcy Essex

    Received 6 Jul 2023
  7. Allowed to proceed23/00709/TCA

    T1 - Silver Birch - Remove broken branch and spoil from root protection area, T2 - Maple - Crown reduction by 4m, T3 - Ash - Fell, T4 - Conifer - Lateral reduction by 2m, height reduction by 3m, T5 - Yew - Lateral reduction by 3m and height reduction by 3m

    St Francis Roman Catholic Primary School West Chase Maldon Essex CM9 6HN

    Received 18 Jul 2023
  8. Conditions discharged23/05116/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00079/FUL (Construction of a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling house, access and landscaping) Condition 1 - Commenced within 3 years. Condition 2 - Plans. Condition 3 - Details & samples of materials. Condition 4 - Construction management plan. Condition 5 - Surface water drainage scheme. Condition 6 - Foul drainage scheme. Condition 7 - Reception and storage of building materials. Condition 8 - Cycle parking. Condition 9 - Residential travel information pack. Condition 10 - Hard and soft landscaping. Condition 11 - Siting, height, design and materials of the treatment of all boundaries. Condition 12 - Windows. Condition 13 - Ecological. Condition 14 - Construction environmental management plan. Condition 15 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy. Condition 16 - External lighting

    Pigeon Dock 1A Mill Road Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6EQ

    Received 18 Jul 2023
  9. Application approved23/00710/COU

    Proposed change of use from art gallery shop to a mixed use of drinking establishment for the sale of alcohol (sui generis) (ground floor) and tattooist (sui generis) (first floor).

    Smugglers Cove 17 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PE

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  10. Conditions discharged23/05117/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 15/00419/OUT (Part outline/part detailed (hybrid) application for mixed use development including:(i) Residential development (Use Class C3) for up to 1138 dwellings including 30% as affordable housing (Outline)(ii) Residential Care for up to 120 beds (Use Class C2) (Outline)(iii) "Neighbourhood" uses which may include retail, commercial, and community uses (Use Classes A1 and/or A2 and/or A3 and/or A4 and/or A5 and/or D1a and/or D1b) (Outline)(iv) Primary school and early years childcare facility (Use Class D1c) (Outline)(v) A relief road between Broad Street Green Road and Langford Road (Detailed element)(vi) Formal and informal open space (including any associated sports pavilion/clubhouse) (Use Class D2e) (Outline);(vii) Construction of initial gas and electricity sub-stations (Detailed); and(Viii) All associated amenity space, landscaping, parking, servicing, utilities (other than as listed in item (vii) above), footpath and cycle links, on-site drainage, and infrastructure works (Outline).) Condition 22 - (a) Monitoring traffic conditions (b) Priority buses scheme.

    Land At Broad Street Green Road And Langford Road And Maypole Road Great Totham Essex

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  11. Application refused23/00711/HOUSE

    Single storey rear extension for wheelchair accessible accommodation, (requiring demolition of existing off-shot utility and porch).

    Wellington House 14A Wellington Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HL

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  12. Application approved23/00712/WTPO

    (TPO 3/78) T1 Walnut - Crown lift by 1m (footpath side) and crown lift by 2m (roadside). Crown reduction by 2m.

    122 Nipsells Chase Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6EJ

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  13. Application approved23/00713/VAR

    Variation of conditions 12 (principle access), 15 (footway) and 16 (dropped kerb pedestrian crossings) on approved planning permisison 21/00702/FUL (Create residential specialist neighbourhood for older people, consisting of 25 dwellings and community hub building, with associated landscaping and infrastructure)

    Land North Of 48 Woodrolfe Road Tollesbury Essex

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  14. Allowed to proceed23/00716/TCA

    1 - Sycamore - pollard by 10m.

    Langford Old School House Maldon Road Langford Maldon Essex CM9 4SS

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  15. Conditions discharged23/05118/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 22/01241/FUL (Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to Sui Generis (short-term holiday let)). Condition 5 - Noise and Activity Management. Condition 6 - Waste and Refuse Management

    Josua 4 Silver Street Maldon Essex CM9 4QE

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  16. Application refused23/00717/HOUSE

    Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension with a balcony over and an attached garage with workshop.

    22 Park Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8ES

    Received 19 Jul 2023
  17. Application approved23/00719/LDP

    Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed extension to existing rear facing dormer. Removal of chimney.

    22 Sceptre Close Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8XB

    Received 20 Jul 2023
  18. Application approved23/00720/HOUSE

    Demolish existing single storey side extension and integral garage. Replace with single storey side extensions with rooms in roof. New porch. Internal & external alterations including changes to fenestration, addition of rooflights to main dwelling.

    The Firs 178 Goldhanger Road Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4QU

    Received 20 Jul 2023
  19. Conditions discharged23/05119/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 19/00258/FUL allowed on appeal APP/X1545/W/19/3235330 (Section 73A application for the change of use from office use to residential use containing one (1) x two-bedroom and five (5) x one-bedroom residential units and the provision of associated parking and amenity space). Condition 2 - Drive and parking area.

    Great Canney Court Hackmans Lane Cold Norton Essex

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  20. Application approved23/00721/HOUSE

    Single storey rear extension, repositioning of porch and alterations to existing dormers on main dwelling house and erect detached garage with room above.

    Heath Cottage Old Heath Road Southminster Essex CM0 7BN

    Received 20 Jul 2023
  21. Application approved23/00722/HOUSE

    Proposed three bay garage and log store

    High View Fambridge Road Althorne Chelmsford Essex CM3 6DB

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  22. Allowed to proceed23/00723/TCA

    T1 Yew - Remove epicormic growth & crown reduction by 1m. T2 Holly Hedge - Lateral reduction by 1m, height reduction by 0.5m. T3 Laurel - Height reduction by 4m, lateral reduction by 2.5m on west side & 1m on road-side, remove deadwood. T4 Laurel - Crown reduction by 1.5m, crown lift by 2m to give 3m clearance. T5 Cherry - Reduce by 2m, using previous cut points where possible. T6 Laurel - Fell. T7 Silver Birch - Height reduction by 5m. T8 Eucalyptus - Height reduction by 5m, crown lift by 2.5m to give 4m ground clearance.

    Rathscar 1 North Street Tillingham Southminster Essex CM0 7TR

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  23. Application withdrawn23/00724/LBC

    Installation of signage, changes to external materials including the repainting of doors and windows and glazing alterations.

    43 - 45 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PF

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  24. Conditions discharged23/05120/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00133/VAR (Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 22/01167/FUL (New replacement dwelling, an outbuilding and new garage)) Condition 7 - Surface water drainage scheme. Condition 8 - Foul drainage scheme.

    Former Whistlers The Street Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QJ

    Received 21 Jul 2023

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