Borley, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Borley, Essex.
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About Borley
Borley is a quaint village and civil parish located in rural north Essex, near the Suffolk border and the River Stour. Just 3 km southeast of Sudbury, which serves as its Post Town, Borley is surrounded by the parishes of Foxearth, Belchamp Walter, and Bulmer. As of the 2021 census, the village has a small population of 111, making it an intimate community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 111 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Borley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borley.
- 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 Borley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Borley.
- - 1 Red House The Green Borley Essex CO10 7AH
Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 of approved application 20/01056/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Borley in Essex
Borley is a quaint village and civil parish located in rural north Essex, near the Suffolk border and the River Stour. Just 3 km southeast of Sudbury, which serves as its Post Town, Borley is surrounded by the parishes of Foxearth, Belchamp Walter, and Bulmer. As of the 2021 census, the village has a small population of 111, making it an intimate community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 111 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Borley show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Borley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Borley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Borley 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Borley Green planning applications
- Rodbridge Corner planning applications
- Bulmer planning applications
- Foxearth planning applications
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- Brundon planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.