Bentfield Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bentfield Green, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bentfield Green are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bentfield Green
Bentfield Green is a notable area of common land and settlement located within the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, part of the Uttlesford district in Essex. This region offers a unique blend of community and natural space, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Stansted Mountfitchet
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bentfield Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bentfield 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 Bentfield Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bentfield Green.
- - St Stephens Court Silver Street Stansted Essex
1 no. Chestnut - reduce canopy of tree by 5m, reduce group of hornbeams by 3m in height, reduce 1 no. cherry tree by 1m in height, reduce robin red and laurel hedging by 1m in height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 15 Cawkell Close Stansted Essex CM24 8JF
Proposed replacement conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 66 Bentfield Gardens Stansted CM24 8JE
Proposed cutting back of 1 no. Oak by 2-3m due to causing excessive shading and leaf drop off into garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Coopers Gate 38A Bentfield Road Stansted Essex CM24 8HP
Non Material Amendment to UTT/24/1725/HHF - change materials from external render to Slatted Composite Cladding in Oak. Cladding to be installed to the whole of the newly built extension and the groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 10 Silver Street Stansted Essex CM24 8HD
1 sycamore- reduce by 50% and subsequently fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Tower View 49 Bentfield Green Stansted Essex CM24 8HX
Proposed underpinning small section of wall adjoining driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Bentfield Green Play Area Street Record Wetherfield Stansted Essex
Fell and replace 1 no. newly planted Rowan that has poor structure and is in decline, Fell and leave high stump approx. 1.5m (to match hedgerow boundary) of 1 no. Field Maple as tree is dead/dying, Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 5 Bentfield Road Stansted Essex CM24 8HW
Demolition of out building and erection of garage and car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Bentfield Green in Essex
Bentfield Green is a notable area of common land and settlement located within the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, part of the Uttlesford district in Essex. This region offers a unique blend of community and natural space, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Stansted Mountfitchet district.
Property prices in Bentfield Green show an average sale price of £446,730, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bentfield Green a particularly low-crime area.
Bentfield Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Manuden, Hazel End, Stansted Mountfitchet, Bentfield Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bentfield Green includes 2 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, Bentfield 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 Bentfield Green
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Bentfield Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bentfield Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bentfield Green were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (14), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Hazel End planning applications
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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.