How long do planning decisions take near Boxted Cross?

The average planning decision time near Boxted Cross is 52 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 Boxted Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Boxted Cross is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boxted Cross?

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Boxted Cross, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boxted Cross, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Boxted Cross are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Boxted Cross

Boxted is a civil parish and village located in the City of Colchester district of Essex, about 5 miles north of Colchester and 24 miles northeast of Chelmsford. With a population of 1,427 as of the 2021 census, it is part of the North Essex parliamentary constituency and has an active parish council. Historically significant, Boxted was the site of the Battle of Boxted Heath in July 1648, where Parliamentary and Royalist troops clashed.

District: Boxted

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £334,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boxted Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxted Cross.

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 Boxted Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Boxted Cross.

- Songers, Cage Lane, Boxted Colchester CO4 5RE
Application to discharge conditions 4 (Roof Materials), 5 (Brickwork) and 7 (External Doors and Windows) to 251556.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-11-03
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- The Ponderosa, Cage Lane, Boxted Colchester CO4 5RE
Single storey side extension to create a garage and utility. (Amended description)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Colchester | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Boxted Cross in Essex

Property prices in Boxted Cross show an average sale price of £334,790, 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 Boxted Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Boxted Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boxted. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Boxted Cross includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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 Boxted Cross

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Boxted Cross. The average decision time was 52 days.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Boxted Cross were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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