To view and comment on all planning applications, please go to the Braintree Planning portal
Local Plan review: Braintree District Council Call For Sites 2041 info and map
Castle Hedingham Parish Council response to the Call for Sites consultation, August 2024
Castle Hedingham Parish Council response to the Issues & Options consultation, March 2025
Local Plan Review meeting 12th June 2025: Planning Policy report and maps-Castle Hedingham
Local Plan Review meeting 24th September 2025: Braintree Planning Agenda & reports
Local Plan Review PUBLIC CONSULTATION: ends April 17th 2026
Current planning consultations in the parish:
26/01851/FUL Proposed 2 No. semi-detached dwellings.
Land East Of 58 Nunnery Street Comment due by 16th September 2026
26/01612/FUL Use of land for the siting of 61 No. storage containers for commercial storage purposes, including the ancillary storage of the applicant’s plant, machinery and equipment, together with associated access, turning, circulation and operational areas
Land To The East Of Colne Valley Railway Yeldham Road Castle Hedingham Comment due by 15th September 2026
26/01839/HH Erection & installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array
Rushley Green Barn Rushley Green CO9 3AH Comment due by 15th September 2026
26/01339/LBC & 26/01338/FUL Conversion of No. 9 from surgery at ground floor to a village museum and meeting room and conversion of living accommodation at first floor to admin and archive storage area. Conversion of No. 10 from surgery to 1 No. dwelling. Repairs and refurbishment of outbuildings, landscaping works and associated operational development.
9 – 10 Falcon Square CO9 3BY Comment due by 17th August 2026
26/01389/PLD Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development- erection of an indoor swimming pool building and tennis courts with 2m high enclosures incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.
Rushley Green Farm Rushley Green CO9 3AH For information only
26/01093/HH & 26/01094/LBC Replacement doors and windows and rebuilding of bay window roof.
23 Bayley Street CO9 3DG Application Permitted
26/00946/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 – Leylandii – complete removal to ground T2 – Leylandii – complete removal to ground G1 – Leylandii – complete removal to ground
10 Church Lane CO9 3DA No objections raised
26/00769/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Sequoia (T1) Fell the tree to a stump-The tree is located very close to the boundary wall and neighbouring garage. The wall has moved and will continue to get worse, if the tree is left.
Binghams Pottery Lane CO9 3EU No objections raised
26/00608/FUL & 26/00609/LBC Conversion and change of use of the Grade II* listed building known as ‘Castle Hedingham United Reform Church’ to form 3 No. dwellings
United Reformed Church 32 Queen Street CO9 3HA Comment due by 14 April 2026
26/00476/HH & 26/00477/LBC – Proposed single storey rear extension and replacement of the front door, along with replacing the sashes to the existing first floor frames.
3 Falcon Square CO9 3BT Application Permitted
26/00424/LBC Proposed new render colour & external signage. Includes 26/00371/ADV One externally illuminated hanging sign. One externally illuminated Fascia sign. Two non illuminated amenity boards. Two non illuminated painted signs
The Wheatsheaf 2 Queen Street CO9 3EX Application Permitted
26/00410/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Fell Silver Maple, tree is impacting next door neighbours house. Tree is too big in such a small garden. Requesting fell as its damaging neighbours patio.
Corner Cottage Bayley Street CO9 3HG No objections raised
26/00026/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Ornamental Plum (T1) Crown reduction of 2m in height and up to 1m of lateral spread
30 Church Ponds CO9 3BZ No objections raised
26/00206/OUT Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access : Erection of up-to 60 dwellings, including affordable homes, together with green and blue infrastructure including a children’s play area, short stay car park/drop-off zone, vehicular and pedestrian/cycle accesses and ancillary buildings.
Land South Of Four Winds Kirby Hall Road Application Refused
25/02830/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by The Conservation Area -Birch (T1 &T2) fell the trees and grind the stumps.
Kiln Lodge Pottery Lane CO9 3EU Deemed Permitted
25/02798/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Laburnum (T1) remove to stump Holly (T2&T3) remove to stump Apple (T4) remove to stump Sumac (T5) remove to stump. Sorbus (T6) formative prune and light crown thin of 10-15% Ornamental plum (T7) crown thinning of 25% Beech hedge (G8) height reduction to 2m
6 Queen Street CO9 3EX No objections raised
25/02344/LBC Insertion of a removable timber-framed partition & screen enclosure to form a small second-floor bathroom. Works include provision of new services from adjacent supplies; extension of above-ground mains drainage and installation of a mechanical extraction system linking to the existing outlet arrangement
Astles,1 Pye Corner, CO9 3DD Application Permitted
25/02120/LBC Internal refurbishment of the existing public house including the installation of a new internal support column; the like-for-like replacement of kitchen fittings; minor alterations to the existing bar layout; installation of new fixed seating and updated floor finishes; replacement of sanitaryware and redecoration of WCs, and like-for-like internal redecoration to walls, mouldings, ceilings, and panelling.
The Wheatsheaf 2 Queen Street CO9 3EX Application Permitted
25/02188/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area Beech (T1) – Prune back the elongating branches on the road side up to a height of 9 m. Reduction cuts will be 1-1.5m to balance the crown.
Astles 1 Pye Corner CO9 3DD Deemed Permitted
25/02096/FUL Stationing of two storage container units for ancillary storage for business use
Land South Of Rosemary Farm Rosemary Lane Application Permitted
25/02054/LBC Installation of an EV charger to the side of the property.
Rose Cottage 9 Pye Corner CO9 3DE Application Permitted
25/02065/VAR Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/00931/HH granted 17/06/2025 for: Proposed single-storey oak framed car port and store. Variation would allow: increase in height and an increase in access width
3A Castle Close CO9 3DH Application Permitted
25/02045/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1, T2: Silver birch. Reduce entire canopy by circa 1.2m to suitable growth points T3: Japanese Acer. Reduce entire canopy by circa 1m G1 mix of laurel and yew. Reduce over hand by circa 0.5m on lakeview property side
Lakeview Pottery Lane CO9 3EU Deemed Permitted
25/01927/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Weeping Birch (T1) fell the tree and grind the stump Birch (T2) Fell the tree and grind the stump
Kiln Lodge Pottery Lane CO9 3EU Deemed Permitted
25/01575/TPOCON – Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:
T1 Horse Chestnut – pollard to the previous cuts, leaving the tree at 6-7m in height
Astles 1 Pye Corner CO9 3DD Deemed Permitted
25/01728/FUL Retrospective application for change of use of land for the siting of a mobile home for residential use
Land Behind, 116-132 Nunnery Street Application Permitted
25/01346/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Lime crown raise to 5.2m & crown reduce by up to 1.5m maximum.
The Old Vicarage 15 Queen Street CO9 3EZ Deemed permitted
25/01309/LBC Replacement of the modern balustrade with a sympathetic timber design., internal reconfiguration of the family bathroom., removal of the modern built-in airing cupboard & repairs to basement ceiling and deteriorated brickwork.
23 Bayley Street CO9 3DG Application Permitted
25/01253/TPO – Notice of intent to carry out works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 5/2013: T1 & T3 – to trim back two Yew trees to boundary line of adjacent property. To remove all lower branches to clean up the trunk of the tree of two Yew trees to a height of 15 to 18 feet.
T4-Removal of Cypress Tree. T2- To reduce height of Yew tree to 15 to 18 feet and lift crown and trim back to boundary wall of adjacent property
St Nicholas Church, Falcon Square Application Permitted
25/01167/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Yew- Crown reduce by up to 1m.
The Old Vicarage 15 Queen Street CO9 3EZ Deemed permitted
25/00931/HH Proposed single-storey oak framed car port and store
3A Castle Close CO9 3DH Application Permitted
25/00960/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area – Fell 1No. Apple Tree (T1)
Ruffle House Ruffles Yard Church Lane CO9 3ED Deemed permitted
25/00948/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area: Removal of Hazel tree
12 Church Ponds CO9 3BZ Deemed permitted
25/00097/FUL Erection of an outdoor classroom, stairs and an access ramp.
De Vere Primary School Kirby Hall Road CO9 3EA Application Permitted
25/00422/HH & 25/00389/LBC Replacement all 36no existing timber-framed windows with new timber framed double-glazed, flush casement windows and 2 glazed doors. The replacement of the modern balustrade on hallway with a simple timber balustrade, internal rearrangement of the family bathroom and removal of the built-in airing cupboard.
23 Bayley Street CO9 3DG Application Refused
25/00538/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area – T1 Leylandii – Remove to ground level.
8 Church Lane CO9 3DA Deemed permitted
25/00524/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation – (T1) Apple tree, remove the tree and grind the stump.|
Dresden, Pottery Lane CO9 3EU Deemed permitted
APP/Z1510/W/25/3360303 Planning Appeal Planning Application Ref: 24/02346/FUL
Continued use of land and the stationing of a static caravan for occupation by site manager
Barrells Meadow, Kirby Hall Rd CO9 3EA Comments to the Planning Inspectorate by 9th April 2025
25/00475/VAR Variation of Condition 2 of (Approved plans) and Condition 7 (Vehicle Parking) of approved application 22/00732/FUL granted on 18/03/2022 for the erection of a two-storey medical centre with allocated parking. Variation would allow a change in design.
Land North Of,Osier Way, Sible Hedingham Comment due by 7th April. Extension requested from BDC to enable this to be considered in public at the Parish Council meeting on 14th April
25/00354/LBC Proposed replacement of 1 No. Bay window.
26 St James Street CO9 3EW Application Permitted
APP/Z1510/W/25/3358832 Planning Appeal
Retention of two storage containers Planning Application Ref: 24/01333/FUL
Land South of Rosemary Lane Comments to the Planning Inspectorate by 5th March 2025
24/02637/FUL Retention of existing public house, including partial demolition and extensions to provide an enhanced kitchen, toilet, a walled storage yard, entrance lobby, function room, external patio, outdoor seating, and garden area. Construction of a detached single storey building containing 10 guest suites and associated hard and soft landscaping.
Memories Of Chinatown 1 Crouch Green CO9 3DX Application Permitted
24/02612/TPOCON Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area – 1no. Cypress Tree – Crown reduction by 50%
St Nicholas Church Church Ponds CO9 3ER Deemed permitted
24/02515/LBC Drainage holes and brick repairs.
Poole Bridge Station Road Sible Hedingham Application Permitted
24/02530/TPOCON False Acacia – Prune the overhanging branches by up to 4 m.
High House 2 St James Street CO9 3EJ Deemed permitted
24/02496/T56 Installation of 1no. Omni at 13.45m mean mounted on proposed 12m streetworks pole, 1no. GPS antenna at 12.0m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole and 1no. 3G Omni anteena at 4.19m mean mounted on proposed streetworks pole with equipment enclosure installed on a root foundation.
Anglian Water Services Ltd Sheepcot Road CO9 3AA Prior Approval Required and Given
24/02477/TPOCON Whitebeam (T1) Crown reduction of 3m in height and 1m in lateral spread. Crown clean to remove crossing/rubbing branches
37 Bayley Street CO9 3DG Deemed permitted
24/02447/TPOCON Row of 19 Leyland cypress trees -remove the overgrown top section to a height of approx 2m. Replant a hedge as the lower portions are so sparsely foliated to ‘re-green’ that section.
23 Bayley Street CO9 3DG Deemed permitted
24/01790/FUL Proposed fencing and landscaping works
De Vere Primary School Kirby Hall Road Application Permitted
23/01388/FUL Erection of 1 No. two storey 3 bedroom dwelling house, detached double garage and gardens.
Land Adjacent 13 Bayley Street Application Permitted
Braintree District Local Plan to 2033 – Castle Hedingham map
