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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
5,281Searchable applications
267Recorded as pending
72%Approval rate · 3,706 approved or refused records
1,027Refused applications

2,679 approved · 1,027 refused · 133 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 May 2020 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Application refused25/01039/PDE

    Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m, maximum height of 3.53m and the maximum height to the eaves of 2.25m.

    Elite Farm Lower Burnham Road Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6HF

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  2. Application approved25/01040/PADADD

    Prior approval for the enlargement of an existing dwellinghouse by the construction of an additional storey with a maximum height of 7.01m. Fenestration alterations to the rear.

    Elite Farm Lower Burnham Road Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6HF

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  3. Application approved25/01041/FUL

    Rear 1st floor extension and loft conversion with hip to gable extension including front dormer roof to create a new staff area to allow additional childcare space at ground and first floor level.

    Close To Home Childcare 97 Station Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HR

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  4. Pending consideration25/01042/FUL

    Retrospective planning permission for a change of use to Class E to regularise the current operation of the premises as an indoor sports and fitness facility

    Unit 8A And B Wycke Hill Business Park Maldon Essex CM9 6UZ

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  5. Pending consideration25/05149/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 24/00545/FUL (Demolition of existing garage and construction of 1 no. new dwelling together with access improvements and associated development.) Condition 3 - Full details of both the finished levels. Condition 4 - Schedule of the types and colour of the materials to be used in the external finishes. Condition 5 - Details of all gates / fences / walls or other means of enclosure. Condition 6 - Construction Management Plan. Condition 7 - Details of the surface water drainage scheme. Condition 8 - Details of the foul drainage scheme. Condition 13 - Tree retention and protection. Condition 14 - Details of the foundations.

    Land At Woodlands Witham Road Wickham Bishops Essex CM8 3NQ

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  6. Allowed to proceed25/01043/TCA

    T1 Robinia - Crown reduction of 4.5m all-round the remainder to reduce risk of further snap out, clear buildings and streetlampT2 Leylandii hedge - Reduce height by 1.5m where necessary to match north end. Reduce side by 1.25m, to match north end, leaving a green face. To clear pathway and maintain hedge.

    3 Station Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EW

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  7. Application approved25/01045/WTPO

    (TPO 36/91) T1 on plan - Oak - Crown reduction by 4m on North/West side, Crown reduction on remaining crown by 3m, remove dead wood and hanging. Cut ivy band. T2 on plan - Oak - Height reduction by 4m, lateral reduction over garden by 3m. Remove dead wood and hanging. T3 on plan - Oak - Fell. T4 on plan - Oak - Lateral reduction (North/West) by 3m.

    The Grange East End Road Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PX

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  8. Application approved25/01047/LDP

    Claim for a lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of the existing conservatory with a single-storey rear extension. Replacement of the garage door with a window on the front.

    Seacups Cottage 22 Catchpole Lane Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PY

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  9. Application approved25/01048/LDE

    Claim for lawful development certificate for existing development of a gazebo, pergola and associated decking.

    Fambridge Yacht Haven Church Road North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6LU

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  10. Application approved25/01049/LDE

    Claim for lawful development certificate for existing development of a covered workshop.

    Fambridge Yacht Haven Church Road North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6LU

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  11. Allowed to proceed25/01050/TCA

    T1 Cotoneaster tree - Lateral reduction of the tree's branches by up to 0.5m

    Burnham Town Council Council Offices Chapel Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8JD

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  12. Application approved25/01051/FUL

    Conversion and change of use of former stables outbuilding to a coffee shop and farm shop, including reinstatement of original window openings, replacement doors, installation of external spiral staircase, and construction of a covered outdoor seating canopy.

    Outbuilding At The Chequers Inn 32 The Street Wickham Bishops Essex

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  13. Application approved25/01052/LBC

    Conversion and change of use of former stables outbuilding to a coffee shop and farm shop, including reinstatement of original window openings, replacement doors, installation of external spiral staircase, and construction of a covered outdoor seating canopy.

    Outbuilding At The Chequers Inn 32 The Street Wickham Bishops Essex

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  14. Allowed to proceed25/01053/TCA

    T1 - Prunus Avium - Fell, T2 - Prunus cerasifera - Crown reduction by 1m, removing minor deadwood and minor rubbing branches, T3 - Fig Tree - Crown reduction by 1.5m, removing minor deadwood and minor rubbing branches

    12 Market Hill Maldon Essex CM9 4PZ

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  15. Application approved25/01054/HOUSE

    Single storey side extension.

    Ravello Maypole Road Great Totham Essex

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  16. Application approved25/01055/HOUSE

    Two storey side extension, single storey front extension, relocation of entrance door.

    40 Essex Road Maldon Essex CM9 6JQ

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  17. Pending consideration25/01056/FULM

    Development comprising 24 dwellings with landscape, access, levels and associated infrastructure.

    Land North Of Meadow Way Latchingdon Essex

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  18. Application approved25/01057/OUTM

    Outline Planning permission with access for consideration for a residential development of up to 200 dwellings (Use Class C3); with associated access; landscaping; amenity space; drainage and associated works.

    Land Opposite Prentice Hall Farm Prentice Hall Lane Tollesbury Essex

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  19. Application approved25/01058/FUL

    Change of use of Unit 5 commercial building from Class E (g)(iii) Industrial Processes, to Class E (d) gym

    Purleigh Wash Farm Fambridge Road Purleigh Essex

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  20. Application approved25/01059/LDP

    Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed conversion of the existing single garage into a habitable room. Alterations to fenestration

    18 Albert Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8EA

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  21. Pending consideration25/01060/OUTM

    Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of up to 14 dwellings (C3 land use) with associated parking, access and landscaping.

    Land Adjacent Davenbrook Plains Road Little Totham Essex

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  22. Allowed to proceed25/01061/TCA

    T1 Maple - (Highway land fronting No 48) Reduce by 2m in height and spread

    Grass Verge Outside 48 East Street Tollesbury Essex

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  23. Application approved25/01063/HOUSE

    Replacement of existing outbuilding with a larger office, garden outbuilding to the rear.

    2 Highlands Hill Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6EF

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  24. Conditions discharged25/05150/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00491/FUL (The erection of 2No. 4/5-bedroom detached dwellings, both with carports and private amenity, with the construction of a new access road) Condition 12 - Construction Environmental Management Plan, Condition 13 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, Condition 14 - Low-Impact Lighting Strategy for Biodiversity

    Land Adjacent Thornfields Purleigh Grove Cold Norton Essex

    Received 1 Dec 2025

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