Hopefield Animal Sanctuary Sawyers Hall Lane Brentwood Essex CM15 9BY

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Brentwood

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Pending Decision

   Previously Pending Consideration.

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

Brentwood granted permission on 14 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 22 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  22/00949/HHA Submitted 1 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing side element. First floor and single storey side extension. Enlargement of side dormer to include new rooflights. Alterations to include Juliet balcony to rear, new rooflights, window and doors

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  26/01106/FUL Submitted 26 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~21 Dec

  Change of Use of Annex to a Separate Studio Dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• 17 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  24/00441/HHA Submitted 11 Apr 2024 150 yards away

  Proposed loft extension inclusive of extended gable to side, with clipped end, and extension of rear dormer.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Domestic

• 8 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  22/01675/HHA Submitted 30 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a part first floor/part two storey side/rear extension, enlarge rear dormer, part garage conversion with canopy roof to front, add single storey rear extension and apply render to rear

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  21/00653/HHA Submitted 12 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Demolish existing rear conservatory. Construction of a single storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage into granny annexe and home office and additional rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Rushdene Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9ES

  26/00504/HHA Submitted 1 May 2026 200 yards away

  Conversion of garage into annexe (Retrospective) in connection to planning approval 21/00653/HHA

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01176/FUL Awaiting decision

  Oak Cottage 550 Rayleigh Road Hutton Essex CM13 1SG

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of one detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping.

  Full applications
• 26/01169/FUL Awaiting decision

  Lingwood Ashwells Road Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9SE

  Construction of a single detached dwelling house.

  Full applications
• 26/01144/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 High Street Brentwood Essex CM14 4RH

  Demolition of existing enclosed refuse storage structure and construction of a part three/part four-storey building to the rear of 37 High Street, comprising a ground-floor commercial unit with integrated bin and cycle storage and five residential dwellings above.

  Full applications
• 26/01086/FUL Awaiting decision

  Rodingdale 2 The Row Albyns Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1RT

  Retention of existing container.

  Full applications
• 26/01214/FUL Awaiting decision

  Pumping Station Cottage Great Warley Street Great Warley Essex CM13 3JR

  Change of use from redundant stable to administration & office building linked to school on site

  Full applications