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Planning in Boreham

Approved
90%
38 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boreham in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.

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About Boreham

Boreham is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, roughly 3.7 miles northeast of Chelmsford's city centre. As of the 2021 census, Boreham's population stands at 3,973, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,973 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boreham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Boreham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Boreham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (10), full planning applications (8), tree works (4).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boreham?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Boreham. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Boreham?
The average planning decision time near Boreham is 68 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 Boreham?
The planning approval rate near Boreham is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Boreham?
The most common type of planning application near Boreham is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Boreham?
You can search and track planning applications near Boreham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.