How long do planning decisions take near Bishops Green?

The average planning decision time near Bishops Green is 54 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 Bishops Green?

The most common type of planning application near Bishops Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishops Green?

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Bishops Green, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishops Green, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Bishops Green

Bishop's Green is a hamlet located within the civil parish of High Easter in Uttlesford district, Essex. Situated along the road connecting the villages of High Easter and Barnston, it is in close proximity to Wellstye Green, which lies less than a mile to the northeast. This quaint hamlet may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, given its rural setting and neighboring communities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Chelmsford 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishops Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishops 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 Bishops Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bishops Green.

- Gladen House Bishops Green High Easter Road Barnston Essex CM6 1NF
Conversion of barn to residential dwelling (part retrospective - amendments to approved and implemented scheme UTT/20/2648/FUL) - addition of balcony to North-West elevation and addition of chimney to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-04-19
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- Bishops Bishops Green High Easter Road Barnston Dunmow Essex CM6 1NF
Installation of new package treatment plant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Bishops Green in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishops Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bishops Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Garnetts Wood / Barnston Lays 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 Bishops Green

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bishops Green. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bishops Green were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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