Barnston, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnston, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barnston are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnston
Barnston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Essex, England, situated along the B1008 road approximately 1.75 miles southeast of Great Dunmow and 9 miles north-northwest of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 926, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications.
Population: 926 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnston.
- 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 Barnston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Barnston.
- - 27 Rayfield Close Barnston Essex CM6 1PL
Proposed rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2no. rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - UTT/26/1298/CLP · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - 27 Rayfield Close Barnston Essex CM6 1PL
Proposed rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2no. rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-29 - - School House Chelmsford Road Barnston Essex CM6 3NX
Proposal to upgrade the existing external walls to insulated render in order to achieve the required u-value.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Adjacent Barnston AFC High Easter Road Barnston Essex
Trim and cut back all overhanging branches above the huts and remove any lower branches of 2no. Oak trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 28 Rayfield Close Barnston Essex CM6 1PL
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Kiln Farm House Chelmsford Road Barnston CM6 3PS
Erection of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2010-09-08
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A brief summary of Barnston in Essex
Barnston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Essex, England, situated along the B1008 road approximately 1.75 miles southeast of Great Dunmow and 9 miles north-northwest of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 926, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 926 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnston a particularly low-crime area.
Barnston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Dunmow. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barnston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Garnetts Wood / Barnston Lays SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Barnston 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 Barnston
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Barnston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barnston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnston were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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