26 Wordsworth Avenue Maldon Essex CM9 6BZ

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Maldon

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Maldon took a median of 131 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Maldon for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 4 Shakespeare Drive Maldon Essex CM9 6DR

  21/00658/VAR Submitted 17 Jun 2021 91m away

  Variation of condition 2 on approved planning application 21/00238/HOUSE (Proposed single storey rear extension, alterations to roof of existing rear projections and addition of rooflights)

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Shakespeare Drive Maldon Essex CM9 6DR

  21/00238/HOUSE Submitted 8 Mar 2021 93m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension, alterations to roof of existing rear projections and addition of rooflights

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Dryden Close Maldon Essex CM9 6DG

  22/01178/HOUSE Submitted 23 Nov 2022 143m away

  Single storey rear extension & open covered porch to side

  Refused Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Mariners Way Maldon Essex CM9 6YX

  21/00049/HOUSE Submitted 12 Jan 2021 153m away

  First floor rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 21 docs
  Domestic

• 16 Mariners Way Maldon Essex CM9 6YW

  21/00243/LDP Submitted 5 Mar 2021 185m away

  Claim for lawful development certificate to construct a single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Tennyson Road Maldon Essex CM9 6BE

  24/00151/LDP Submitted 19 Feb 2024 202m away

  Claim for lawful development certificate for a proposed flat roof rear dormer. Removal of chimney.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 26/00554/LDE Awaiting decision

  Tavern Garage The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ

  Claim for lawful development certificate for the existing vehicle repair and maintenance use (Use Class B2), which has operated continuously on the site for over 10 years.

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00556/LDP Awaiting decision

  11 The Folly Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0RJ

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

  11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00539/LDP Awaiting decision

  22 Halston Place Maldon Essex CM9 6XW

  Claim for a lawful development certificate for proposed internal alterations comprising conversion of part of the garage to enlarge the living room, formation of a utility room, replacement of the garage rear door with a window and brick infill, and associated internal layout changes.

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00509/LDP Awaiting decision

  7A Grange Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3LT

  Claim for lawful development certificate for proposed installation of white UPVC window to front bedroom; larger replacement lintel; render and re-plaster; internal window board; scaffolding required to external.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00501/LDE Awaiting decision

  Magellans Rest Grange Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3LT

  Claim for lawful development certificate for a dwelling on the ground floor of the Double Garage on the basis of continuous use as a dwelling for in excess of the past 10 years.

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development