Jamie Oliver Plans Pop-Up Bakery at Essex Estate

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has applied for planning permission to open a pop-up bakery at his Essex home, Spains Hall, a Grade I listed estate. The bakery, planned to operate throughout August 2025, would serve baked goods predominantly on a takeaway basis and be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oliver's representatives emphasize that the temporary change of use will not affect the heritage, traffic, or amenities of the rural location, and no physical alterations to the building will be made. Public access would be limited to the ground floor, including the main room and toilets, using the existing kitchen facilities for food preparation. The bakery would require three deliveries per week and provide work for six employees, with parking available at the Stable Block and an overflow area if needed. The proposal is currently under consideration by Braintree District Council.