Bamber's Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bamber's Green, Essex.
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About Bamber's Green
Bamber's Green is a small hamlet in Essex, situated near Molehill Green and in proximity to London Stansted Airport. Comprising around 20 houses, the hamlet lacks commercial amenities such as shops, pubs, churches, and schools. However, it features a small industrial estate adjacent to Lathems Farm, located at the junction leading to Molehill Green and Elsenham, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £452,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Uttlesford 009C
Crime Statistics
78 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 19
- shoplifting: 15
- violent-crime: 13
- anti-social-behaviour: 12
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- vehicle-crime: 5
- drugs: 3
- public-order: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bamber's Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bamber's Green.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bamber's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bamber's Green.
- - The Elder Cottage Bambers Green Road Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6PD
Works to 1no. Oak tree (T1) consisting of a 3M crown reduction, a 3M crown lift and deadwood removal. To preserve the health of the tree and increase the amount of light in the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Bamber's Green in Essex
Bamber's Green is a small hamlet in Essex, situated near Molehill Green and in proximity to London Stansted Airport. Comprising around 20 houses, the hamlet lacks commercial amenities such as shops, pubs, churches, and schools. However, it features a small industrial estate adjacent to Lathems Farm, located at the junction leading to Molehill Green and Elsenham, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Bamber's Green show an average sale price of £452,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bamber's Green area recorded 78 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bamber's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elsenham Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bamber's Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bamber's Green
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bamber's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bamber's Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bamber's Green were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.