Bicknacre, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bicknacre, Essex.
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About Bicknacre
Bicknacre is a charming village located in the civil parish of Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre, Essex, approximately 4 miles north of South Woodham Ferrers and 5.7 miles southeast of Chelmsford. Part of the Chelmsford borough and the Maldon parliamentary constituency, Bicknacre had an estimated population of 2,263 in 2018, making it an engaging area for those researching planning applications in a growing community.
Population: 2,263
District: Chelmsford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £438,284 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 016B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bicknacre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bicknacre.
- 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 Bicknacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bicknacre.
- - Priory Pet & Country Stores Horseshoe Farm Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EX
Condition No.7 - Materials (walls and bricks)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Priory Pet & Country Stores Horseshoe Farm Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EX
Condition 6 - Levels, Condition 7 - External Materials, Condition 16 - Surface Water drainage maintence plan, Condition 19 - Surface Water Drainage Scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 2 Thrift Wood Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4HT
T1 Oak - Cut back to previous pruning points to a maximum of 0.5m, and clean out dead wood Reason: To encourage new growth and provide sufficient clearance to properties. General maintenance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Priory Pet & Country Stores Horseshoe Farm Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EX
Condition 3 - Biodiversity Net Gain; Condition 4 - Precautionary Ecological Method Statement; Condition 5 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan; Condition 9 - Details of hard and soft landscape wor
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land West Of Barbrook Way Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex
Outline planning application for the provision of up to 250 dwellings (including affordable housing and self-build plots), including vehicular and pedestrian access from Barbrook Way, land for a new e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 23 Barbrook Way Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HP
Proposed Garage conversion, replacement of existing front flat roof with a pitched roof and replacement of hanging tiles to front elevation with weather boarding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 32 Thrift Wood Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4HT
T21 Oak - Reduce height by 3m; shape over canopy overhanging no 34 and rear bridleway overhanging the bridleway. Lightly thin remaining canopy up to 30% - all cuts to a suitable growing point. Reason:
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Priory Corner Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex
Non-material amendment for planning application 21/01315/ful:- (demolition of existing garage workshop, spray booth, double garage and car dealership office. Construction of 9 dwellings. Closing of ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Bicknacre in Essex
Bicknacre is a charming village located in the civil parish of Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre, Essex, approximately 4 miles north of South Woodham Ferrers and 5.7 miles southeast of Chelmsford. Part of the Chelmsford borough and the Maldon parliamentary constituency, Bicknacre had an estimated population of 2,263 in 2018, making it an engaging area for those researching planning applications in a growing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,263. It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Bicknacre show an average sale price of £438,284, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Bicknacre is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bicknacre includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Danbury Common SSSI, Thrift Wood, Woodham Ferrers SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Bicknacre
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bicknacre. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bicknacre.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bicknacre were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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