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Maldon District Council
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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
4,994Searchable applications
264Recorded as pending
73%Approval rate · 3,477 approved or refused records
933Refused applications

2,544 approved · 933 refused · 124 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Apr 2021 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Conditions discharged25/05116/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 3 - Construction Method Statement. Condition 4 - Details of the existing and proposed ground levels and finished floor levels. Condition 5 - Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme. Condition 7 - Details of foul drainage

    Land Adjacent Thornfields Purleigh Grove Cold Norton Essex

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  2. Application approved25/00829/WTPO

    (TPO 16/03) T1 (T4 on TPO) - Hawthorn - reduce by 2.5m; T6 (T10 on TPO) - Ash - reduce by 3m; remove dead and fungus-infected branches.

    East Gables Roberts Road North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6LT

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  3. Pending consideration25/00831/FUL

    Use of Events Venue between 1st April to 1st November for up to 35 events

    Captains Wood Barn The Lodge Captains Wood Road Great Totham Essex

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  4. Application approved25/00833/LBC

    Replacement of Internal Staircase

    29 Gate Street Maldon Essex CM9 5QF

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  5. Application approved25/00834/LDE

    Claim for lawful development certificate for existing use of the building and external area in connection with the cafe business.

    Edgewood Veterinary Group 161 - 161A Station Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HJ

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  6. Application approved25/00835/FUL

    Erect a 2.4m x 6m storage unit adjacent to the existing apiary area.

    Land South Of Museum Of Power Steam Pumping Station Hatfield Road Langford Essex

    Received 1 Sept 2025
  7. Application approved25/00836/PACUCD

    Change of use of a commercial (Class E) to dwelling (Class C3)

    Cherith The Street Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8JQ

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  8. Allowed to proceed25/00837/TCA

    T1 Cherry Plum , T2 Cherry Laurel - Crown reduction by 2.5m

    14 Wellington Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HL

    Received 5 Sept 2025
  9. Application approved25/00838/FUL

    Single storey side extension to provide 1 bedroom annexe accommodation and proposed change of use of land to provide small extension to residential curtilage.

    Cowslip Cottage Dairy Farm Road Althorne Chelmsford Essex CM3 6ED

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  10. Allowed to proceed25/00839/TCA

    T1 - Mexican White Pine - Reduce vertical limbs by 2m, reduce horizontal limbs by 2m, reduce right angle-shaped limb on left-hand side of stem by 2m

    Friends Meeting House Butt Lane Maldon Essex CM9 5HD

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  11. Application refused25/00840/OUTM

    Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved except access, for up to 200 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), including affordable housing, ancillary infrastructure, public open space, play space, and sustainable drainage.

    Land Adjacent Romans Farm Chase And Mill Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  12. Application approved25/00841/WTPO

    (TPO 09/18) T1 - Oak - Crown reduction by 2.5m, Lateral reduction by 2m on low limb overhanging the fence, Remove deadwood throughout the crown.

    5 Mount Lodge Chase Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8DU

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  13. Application approved25/00842/HOUSE

    Replacement of the existing conservatory with a single storey side extension, with mock hipped pitch roof over with flat roof behind.

    Orchard Cottage 11 Handleys Lane Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NJ

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  14. Application withdrawn25/00843/FUL

    Application for the continued use of annexe providing required accommodation for a residential carer. (previously approved under 22/00980/FUL for a period of 3 years)

    Melita York Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HP

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  15. Pending consideration25/05117/DET

    Compliance with conditions notification 19/00411/RES (Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for Phase 2 of the Eastern Parcel of the wider Land South of Wycke Hill and Limebrook Way site (LPA Application Ref. FUL/MAL/18/00071), comprising the construction of 406 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated work) Condition 7 - Details of a scheme of boundary treatment and landscaping.

    Land South Of Wycke Hill And Limebrook Way Maldon Essex

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  16. Application approved25/00844/VAR

    Variation of condition 5 on approved planning permission 05/00514/FUL(allowed on appeal APP/X1545/A/05/1185419)(Detached house and garage and new garage for existing house (Resubmission of application FUL/MAL/05/00139)) to amend the garage location, layout and design.

    Hawthorns Brabant Road North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6LY

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  17. No objection25/00845/ESS

    Formal observations for the continuation of use without compliance with Conditions 2 (Cessation); 4 (Approved Details) and 5 (Phasing) of planning permission ESS/78/23/MAL (Continuation of Mineral Extraction and ancillary use of planning permission ref: ESS/16/14/MAL which itself was a Variation of Condition permission providing for an extended timescale and importation of inert materials), to now enable the continuation of operations and an amendment to the approved phasing in line with proposals for the working and restoration of a southern extension to Asheldham

    G And B Finch Limited Asheldham Quarry Tillingham Road Asheldham Southminster Essex CM0 7NX

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  18. Application approved25/00846/NMA

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 24/00839/VARM (Removal of conditions 24, 25 and 26 on approved planning permission 22/00840/FULM (Erection of building for Sui Generis purposes, together with car parking, servicing areas and landscaping) and replace with a new condition to provide a free staff shuttle bus service) Amendments sought: Addition of a terrace to the East of the Office building, ASHP Compound has been moved to the West of the Warehouse building. Changes to the footpath around the Cycle Storage and Car Park. Changes to the Substation and addition of a GRP Pillar. Removal of the Bin Stores to the North of the building. Removal of the Bin Stores to the South/South-West of the building. Planting to the front of the building (South-facing elevation) changed to future shrub planting, hedges have been removed. Waste Compactor layout has been changed. Changes to footpath materials from Hoggin and Asphalt to sand-coloured Asphalt/Resin.

    Maldon Salt 2 Oval Park Hatfield Road Langford Maldon Essex CM9 6WG

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  19. Application approved25/00847/HOUSE

    Single storey side extension.

    Mandalay Post Office Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8JL

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  20. No objection25/00848/ESS

    Formal observations on a southern extension to Asheldham Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel with subsequent restoration using inert materials

    G And B Finch Limited Asheldham Quarry Tillingham Road Asheldham Southminster Essex CM0 7NX

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  21. No objection25/00849/ESS

    Formal observations on the continuation of use without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of planning permission ESS/125/22/MAL (Installation of a mixed construction and demolition soils wash plant with associated infrastructure) to now extend the time period in line with proposals for the working and restoration of a southern extension to Asheldham Quarry

    G And B Finch Limited Asheldham Quarry Tillingham Road Asheldham Southminster Essex CM0 7NX

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  22. Pending decision25/00851/OUTM

    Outline application with all matters reserved except for access comprising demolition of existing structures and residential development of up to 47 homes including affordable housing, landscaping; open space, sustainable urban drainage systems; together with associated infrastructure.

    Fairfield Burnham Road Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6HA

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  23. Application approved25/00852/LBC

    Internal alterations to improve thermal efficiency. Replacement of external windows and doors.

    Carters Station Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3JB

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  24. Application approved25/00853/VAR

    Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 24/00653/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with a single chalet bungalow)

    Westholme 20 Totham Hill Green Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8DX

    Received 19 Sept 2025

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