How long do planning decisions take near Berden?

The average planning decision time near Berden is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Berden?

The most common type of planning application near Berden is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Berden?

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Berden, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berden, Essex.

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About Berden

Berden is a village and civil parish located in Essex, England, approximately 6 miles north of Bishop's Stortford and 21 miles north-west of Chelmsford. Part of the Uttlesford district, Berden has its own parish council and falls within the Saffron Walden parliamentary constituency, making it a relevant area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.

Population: 473 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

Website: http://www.berden.org.uk

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Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 007H

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berden.

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 Berden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Berden.

- Land At Berden Hall Farm Dewes Green Road Berden Hertfordshire
Application to discharge condition 18 (Archaeological evaluation) attached to UTT/22/2046/PINS - S62A/22/0006
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Pedders Barn The Street Berden Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1AY
Application to discharge condition 3 (external finishing materials of the new door) attached to UTT/25/0868/LB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Land To The Rear Of 2 Redhill Dewes Green Road Berden Essex CM23 1AN
Change of use from agricultural to residential garden curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Berden in Essex

Neighbourhood safety in Berden is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Berden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Crabb's Green. 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 Berden includes 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, Berden planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.berden.org.uk. 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 Berden

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Berden. The average decision time was 45 days.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Berden were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

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