How long do planning decisions take near Bicknacre?

The average planning decision time near Bicknacre is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bicknacre?

The planning approval rate near Bicknacre is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bicknacre?

The most common type of planning application near Bicknacre is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bicknacre?

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Bicknacre, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bicknacre, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bicknacre are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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: £413,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Chelmsford 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

12 planning applications found near Bicknacre.

- 1 Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EY
T2 - Ash - remove only dead branches T3 - Ash - remove dead branches and also reduce branches by no more than 2.5m. Reason - overhanging Priory Road and touching the overhead cables. T4 - Ash - remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/05137/TPO - 1 Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EY
T2 - Ash - remove only dead branches T3 - Ash - remove dead branches and also reduce branches by no more than 2.5m. Reason - overhanging Priory Road and touching the overhead cables. T4 - Ash - remove
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-06-25
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Land West Of Barbrook Way Priory Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex
Screening opinion for up to 250 residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-08-05
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- 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
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- Fremnells Main Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4EX
T2 Ash- Fell to ground level. Reason: The tree is dead
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-08-30
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- 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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- 5 Deerhurst Chase Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4XG
T1 Oak- Located in front garden- Whole crown reduction by max 2.5m. Reason: To provide sufficient clearance from properties. The tree canopy is causing a problem for 3 properties and is extremely clos
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Bicknacre in Essex

Property prices in Bicknacre show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 Bicknacre a particularly low-crime area.

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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Bicknacre. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Bicknacre slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bicknacre were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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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