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Maldon planning applications

2,644 applications. 83% approved. 92 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,644 planning applications from Maldon. 485 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 83% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

485
Decided 12 months to September 2026
663
New applications 12 months to September 2026
339
Awaiting decision

Maldon takes a median of 86 days to decide a planning application, ranking 146 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/00647/DD Awaiting decision

    Luards Farm Ulting Lane Langford Maldon Essex CM9 6QB

    T1 Silver Birch, T2 & T3 Plum,T4 Unknown species, T5 & T8 Spruce, T6 Eucalyptus,T7 Unknown species (possibly Maple) - Fell

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/05101/DET Awaiting decision

    Land At Dismantled Railway Church Lane Stow Maries Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 25/00891/FUL (Structural reinforcement works to bridge including installation of steel arch to centre span and infilling of side spans with concrete.) Condition 4 - European Protected Species licences have been issued by Natural England. Condition 5 - Scheme for the protection, translocation and establishment of notable ferns. Condition 6 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy. Condition 7 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/00628/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Old Bakery 1 East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QD

    T1 Holly - Light trim to the most recent previous pruning points, removing approximately 0.3 - 0.4m of growth to maintain the existing size and shape.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00633/DD Awaiting decision

    41 Fish Street Goldhanger Maldon Essex CM9 8AT

    T2 Dead Mountain Ash Tree - Fell

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/00634/TELPD Awaiting decision

    Mobile Broadband Network Limited Communication Station Wycke Hill Business Park Maldon Essex

    Proposed installation of 1no 600mm dish on a new pole attached to the existing headframe of the existing mast. Proposed link equipment to be installed within existing equipment cabinet and all ancillary development thereto

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/05100/DET Awaiting decision

    Dammerwick Farm Marsh Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8NB

    Compliance with conditions notification 26/00122/FULM( Demolition of existing commercial buildings (Use Class E(g) B2, B8), and the erection of 3 x new commercial buildings (Flexible Use Class E(g), B2, B8) with associated works including provision of parking, landscaping and internal access arrangements) Condition 3 - Construction Management Plan

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/00620/AGR Awaiting decision

    Land At Wicks Manor Farm Witham Road Tolleshunt Major Essex

    Prior notification for the erection of a general purpose steel portal framed agricultural building for the storage of straw produced and used on the holding.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/05099/DET Awaiting decision

    Springwood Rectory Lane Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6HB

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00951/FUL allowed on Appeal (APP/X1545/W/24/3341657 ) (Erection of a pair of two storey semi-detached three bedroomed dwellings, including three single detached garages (one to serve Springwood) Condition 3 - Archaeological Assessment, Condition 4 - Archaeological Work, Condition 5 - Surface Water Drainage, Condition 6 - Foul Sewage Drainage, Condition 7 - Materials, Condition 8 - Hard and Soft Landscaping, Condition 9 - Cycle Parking.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00616/TCA Awaiting decision

    Blackwater View 13 Fish Street Goldhanger Maldon Essex CM9 8AT

    T1- Crab Apple tree Crown reduction by 1m. T2 - Small cherry tree - Crown reductionby 0.5m. T3- Lateral reduction of the one branch touching the cart lodge roof by 1m.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00615/TCA Awaiting decision

    6 High Street Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8AA

    T1 Lime - Fell

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00619/LDP Awaiting decision

    31 Highlands Drive Maldon Essex CM9 6HY

    Claim for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey flat roof side extension with associated internal and external alterations, including new doors, windows and French doors, a side access gate, landscaping works, alterations to the existing tarmac parking area, and adaptations to the existing drainage system.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00617/TCA Awaiting decision

    3 Margery Allingham Place Tolleshunt D'Arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8SJ

    T1 Leylandii - Reduce height by 3m and lateral spread by 1m on all sides.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05097/DET Awaiting decision

    Commercial Section Opposite Carter Avenue Limebrook Way Maldon Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 24/00155/RES (Approval of reserved matters for a new 76 place nursery day school, vehicle parking, access and landscaping) Condition 7 -Surface Water Drainage Strategy (Revised layout) , Condition 12 -Photovoltaic Panel Details

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/00609/DD Awaiting decision

    Langford Hall Witham Road Langford Maldon Essex CM9 4ST

    Dead Tulip tree - Fell. Willow - Removal of dead branch. Alder - Removal of a large fallen stem.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/00610/DD Awaiting decision

    Land At Goat Lodge Road Great Totham Essex

    (A7 on TPO 07/76) W1 T10 Lombardy Poplar -Fell. The tree has already failed with 1 limb and there is extensive decay in the main stem.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/00608/PACUAR Awaiting decision

    Barn At Old Mill House Vineyard Hazeleigh Hall Lane Woodham Mortimer Essex

    Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to one dwellinghouse (Class C3), including building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 26/00602/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    10 Heron Way Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6TP

    Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/00604/WTPO Awaiting decision

    Land Opposite Mill Cottage Burnham Road Hazeleigh Essex

    (W1 on TPO 03/13) T1 Willow, T2 Hawthorn - in solid contact with equipment and the mast, risking structural damage. Our certified team will attend site and cut both back to fence line to a height of 5 metres to ensure a 1 metre clearance away from the mast and equipment.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/00599/LDP Awaiting decision

    17 Leslie Park Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8SY

    Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00596/FUL Awaiting decision

    Collaroy Dreaming School Road Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LD

    Conversion of agricultural building into a dwelling

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00598/TCA Awaiting decision

    26 Chapel Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8JA

    T1 Holly, T2 Bay, T3 Hazelnut, T4 Olive, T5 Apple, T6 Fig Tree - Crown reduction by 1 metre throughout the canopy.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/05095/DET Awaiting decision

    Land North West Of 2 Maldon Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 22/00887/OUTM (Outline Application with all Matters of Detail Reserved for Future Determination (Except for Layout and Means of Access to the Site) to Extend Approved Retirement Community to North and East Including Additional Affordable Housing: Erect 203 Dwellings Comprising 143No. One, Two and Three-Bedroom Bungalows, 60No. One, Two, and Three-Bedroom Apartments in Two-Storey Buildings. Lay Out Estate Roads, Footpaths, Vehicle Parking and Surface Water Drainage Infrastructure Including Swales and Detention Basins. Form Public Open Spaces Including Greenway, Orchards and Allotments and Lay out Hard and Soft Landscaping) Condition 32 - Site wide Ecological Conservation Management Plan.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 26/00594/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent 15C Mangapp Chase Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

    Two detached dwellings

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00595/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    3 Anchor Way North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6FY

    Two linked gazebo's in rear garden for retrospective planning approval

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/00590/NMA Awaiting decision

    Roughways Farm Plains Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8DT

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 25/01120/VAR (Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 24/00647/HOUSE (Single storey side/ rear extension along northern elevation to provide annexe accommodation. Replace conservatory with single storey side extension. Single storey extension to rear and alterations to fenestration.)). Amendment sought: Change of elevation treatment from render to weatherboarding with brick plinth. Removal of bifolding doors and replacement with window.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00587/OUT Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To 31 Woodrolfe Road Tollesbury Essex

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the erection of a 2 bedroom two storey dwelling

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/00607/TELPD Awaiting decision

    Beeleigh Falls Abbey Turning Maldon Essex CM9 6LL

    Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as 1 x small fibre boxes on wall

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 26/00588/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    2 Leigh Drive Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3JS

    Single storey side and rear extensions, with new porch and canopy to front, including aesthetic alterations, and swimming pool and summer house to rear

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 26/05096/DET Awaiting decision

    11A Coombe Road Southminster Essex CM0 7AH

    Compliance with conditions notification 23/00179/FUL (Construction of 1no new detached 3 bedroom dwelling and shed with associated site works.) Condition 3 - full details of the finishing materials.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 26/00585/WTPO Awaiting decision

    61A West Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AE

    T1,T2 (T2 & T3 on TPO 02/04) - English Oak trees (Quercus Robur) - Crown lift by 3m, selective crown reduction up to 2.5m and thin crown by 20%.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 26/00580/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land At 8 Hall Road Southminster Essex

    Conversion of existing detached garage to form one-bedroom holiday accommodation, including installation of roof lights and associated external alterations, parking & private amenity space.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00584/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    8 Dunkirk Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8LF

    Single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026
  • 26/00582/TCA Awaiting decision

    Severn House The Street Woodham Walter Maldon Essex CM9 6RF

    T1 Prunus Cherry Tree - Fell and replace. The cherry is splitting and has died on one side, this has been assessed by a qualified tree surgeon who recommends removal before it inflicts damage to properties or people as it overlays a public pathway. If approved, tree will be replaced with a new flowering Prunus Cherry Tree.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00578/ADV Awaiting decision

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

    Retrospective advertisement consent for 2No. illuminated fascia signs, 6No. window vinyls, 1No. door vinyl and 1No. non-illuminated panel sign.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00579/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Bell Public House The Street Woodham Walter Maldon Essex CM9 6RF

    Hedge - Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissma) - Removal of declining boundary hedge to be replaced with natural coloured picket fencing

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00576/WTPO Awaiting decision

    North Fambridge Hall Wood Lower Burnham Road North Fambridge Essex

    TPO 02/19 - W1 Mixed species - Clearance by cutting back all vegetation within the defined area, located along the full length of the property.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026
  • 26/00575/TCA Awaiting decision

    123 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5BS

    T1 & T2 Sycamore and T3 Conifer - Fell to ground level due to their size and proximity to nearby buildings. Three replacement trees will be planted in the same locations and maintained to prevent future removals.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00572/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land At 32 Alexandra Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

    Subdivision of the existing garden area for the erection of a two storey, 4-bedroom dwelling with associated landscaping and parking.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00573/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Bransoms Barons Lane Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM9 6PF

    Erection of front wall and gate

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026
  • 26/00571/FUL Awaiting decision

    Bella's Italian Bistro 80 High Street Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8AA

    Change of use of the ground floor restaurant to form two self contained flats, including associated demolition works and construction of a single-storey rear/side extension. Conversion of the existing upper-floor 5-bedroom flat into two self-contained flats, including a first-floor rear extension to provide a new access staircase.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00570/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent Pantile Hall Honeypot Lane Stow Maries Essex

    Erection of 6 detached dwellings (5 with integral garages and 1 with a detached garage) including associated landscaping, parking to the front, gardens to the rear, and the formation of a new private access road from Honey Pot Lane.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05094/DET Awaiting decision

    Baytree House High Street Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7QN

    Compliance with conditions notification 25/00907/LBC (Refurbishment of existing 17th Century terraced cottage including replacement of ground floors, plaster and external render, and reconstruction of external walls to the existing rear extensions with internal and external alterations.) Condition 3 - Large-scale drawings of new windows and doors.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026
  • 26/00569/PDE Awaiting decision

    Oak House Tolleshunt D'arcy Road Tolleshunt Major Maldon Essex CM9 8LN

    Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.40m, maximum height of 3.45m and the maximum height to the eaves of 2.40m.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/00568/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Lloret 42 Chapel Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8DA

    Single storey rear infill extension. Single storey side extension following the removal of garage.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/05093/DET Awaiting decision

    Land West Of 8 Captains Wood Road Great Totham Essex

    Compliance with conditions notification 25/00730/FUL (Proposed self-build 4-bedroom detached house, garage and driveway.) Condition 4 - Surface water drainage scheme. Conditon 6 - Construction management plan. Condition 11 - Tree retention and protection. Condition 12 - Mobile Species Method Statement. Condition 13 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/00566/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    23 Volwycke Avenue Maldon Essex CM9 6DL

    Single-storey rear extension with flat roof and rooflights to the rear roof slope, removal of two chimneys, and replacement of a door with a window on side elevation.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 26/00565/FUL Awaiting decision

    Cobbs Farm Maldon Road Goldhanger Maldon Essex CM9 8BQ

    Construction of an additional livestock building for the housing of pigs at Cobbs Farm, and the construction of relating ancillary works.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00567/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    6 Dorset Road Maldon Essex CM9 6JU

    Demolition of existing single garage and construction of part 2-storey, part single storey, side extension

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 26/00564/FUL Awaiting decision

    Nursery Building At Howells Farm Maypole Road Great Totham Essex

    Construction of a purpose-built nursery building with associated parking and landscaping.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00562/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Avalon 15B Mangapp Chase Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8QQ

    Garage extension to form a double garage and relocate air source heat pump.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/00515/NMA Granted

    Land South Of Wycke Hill And Limebrook Way Maldon Essex

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 22/00454/FULM (Development of the site to provide 42 residential dwellings (Class C3) together with associated infrastructure) Amendment sought: Updates to Garden Areas Plan to slightly adjust some fence lines to make gardens a more usable space. Plots affected: 625/626, 628/629, 637/638, 646.647.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00127/LBC Decided

    Down Westwick Waterside Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7QZ

    Partial removal / alterations to two existing timber sole plates between the dining room, bedroom, and en suite, reducing their raised profile so they are flush with adjacent floor finishes.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00342/FUL Granted

    Land Rear Of 156 Goldhanger Road Heybridge Essex

    Erection of a a self-build two storey detached dwelling with garage and new drop kerb.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00279/HOUSE Granted

    Tintagel 8 Howe Green Road Cold Norton Essex

    Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00291/HOUSE Granted

    Park View Foxhall Road Steeple Southminster Essex CM0 7LB

    Single storey rear extension. Addition of two box bay front windows.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00429/HOUSE Granted

    Rosarium 3 - 4 East End Cottages East End Road Bradwell-on-sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PU

    Proposed first floor rear extension, single storey rear extension, external insulation and conversion of garden room to bedroom with fenestration alterations (to dwelling & garden room)

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00453/HOUSE Granted

    Riverside House Esplanade Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AW

    Part two storey/part first floor side and rear extension to include annexe.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00552/NMA Granted

    The Co-operative Food Car Park Fiveways Foundry Lane Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 26/00271/FUL (Erection of replacement and new timber service yard fence, new service yard gate, and installation of plant within service yard). Amendments sought: Amending the location of the Transdek and associated partitions within the service yard.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00418/HOUSE Granted

    Windrush 32 Basin Road Heybridge Basin Maldon Essex CM9 4RQ

    Demolition of existing garage to facilitate single storey side extension, with pitched roof. Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate single storey rear extension. Removal of two chimneys. Alterations to fenestration.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/00447/HOUSE Granted

    65 Broad Street Green Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8NX

    Part single/part two-storey rear extension.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2003 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,298 decisions from Maldon between 2003 and 2026, part of 2,644 applications on record. Over that period 77% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,445 granted against 430 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 848 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 03/00714/FUL Granted

    3A Falcon Fields Maldon Essex CM9 6YP

    Retention of planning permission ref: MAL/436/86/OUT without compliance with condition No. 1 to allow conversion of garage into office/utility room and store

    Decided 28 Jul 2003 Full applications
  • 03/00969/FUL Granted

    1 Ware View Terrace Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6GD

    Variation of planning permission FUL/MAL/01/01153 to permit the use of the ground floor for A1 A2 and B1 uses.

    Decided 10 Nov 2003 Full applications
  • 05/00079/FUL Granted

    4 Frobisher Close Maldon Essex CM9 6WF

    Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory

    Decided 14 Mar 2005 Full applications
  • 19/05163/DET Decided

    4 Devonshire Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8BH

    Compliance with conditions notification FUL/MAL/19/00503 (Proposed change of use from first floor shop storage to self contained flat, including new external staircase and small flat roof dormer, together with reinstatement of first floor window) Condition 3 - Finishing Materials. Condition 5 - Cycle store.

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Reserved matters
  • 19/01212/DD Granted

    The Bull Public House 2 Maldon Road Great Totham Essex CM9 8NH

    Willow - fallen

    Decided 25 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 19/01082/TCA Granted

    Mountville Cottage The Street Purleigh Essex CM3 6QL

    T1 Weeping Silver Pear Tree - Fell

    Decided 25 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 19/01158/AGR Refused

    Oakfield Farm Hyde Chase Purleigh Essex

    Prior notification for a new wooden agricultural storage shed

    Decided 27 Nov 2019 Other
  • 19/01102/PDE Granted

    Sandilands Church Road North Fambridge Essex CM3 6LU

    Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m, maximum height of 3.592m and the maximum height to the eaves of 2.370m.

    Decided 27 Nov 2019 Prior approval
  • 19/01138/NMA Refused

    4 Lime Way Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8RH

    Application for non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission HOUSE/MAL/19/00302 (Single storey rear extension) Amendment sought: increase width of rear extension to match width of bungalow, brick up existing bathroom window to match extension, install rooflight over bathroom

    Decided 29 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • 19/05172/DET Decided

    57 High Street Maldon Essex CM9 5PF

    Compliance with conditions notification FUL/MAL/18/01078 (Reconfigure existing retail space with remainder converted to 2No. Maisonettes and 1No. Studio Flat) Condition 4 - Historic building recording. Condition 5 - Obscure glazing. Condition 6 - Refuse management.

    Decided 3 Dec 2019 Reserved matters

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 70 14%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 172 35%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 243 50%

Planning agents in Maldon

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Smart Planning Ltd 63% granted overall 3
  2. James Bailey Planning Ltd. 100% granted overall 2
  3. Design Designed Ltd 83% granted overall 2
  4. Architect Limited 83% granted overall 1
  5. Ground Control Ltd 97% granted overall 1
  6. Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd 83% granted overall 1

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Maldon decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Maldon decided 485 planning applications. 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Maldon?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 92 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Maldon decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 485 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 14% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 50% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Maldon decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2298 decisions from Maldon between 2003 and 2026, out of 2,644 applications on record. Across that whole period 77% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Maldon?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 96 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Maldon's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Maldon: 2,644 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 485 decided, 83% approved, median 92 days to a decision. 663 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2003 and 2026: 2,298 in total, 77% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.