How long do planning decisions take near Butts Green?

The average planning decision time near Butts Green is 53 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 Butts Green?

The planning approval rate near Butts Green is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Butts Green?

The most common type of planning application near Butts Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Butts Green?

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Butts Green, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Butts Green, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Butts Green are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £522,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Uttlesford 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Butts Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Butts Green.

- Ruttels Valance Road Clavering Saffron Walden CB11 4RS
Non-material amendment to UTT/25/3432/FUL - proposed additional central dormer on NE roof of extension, relocation of dormer and rooflight on SW roof of extension, extension of garage by 2 metres to t
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-08
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- White Lodge Stud Butts Green Valance Road Clavering Saffron Walden CB11 4RT
S73 application to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of UTT/24/2994/FUL (S73 application to remove condition 7 (hardstanding) of UTT/18/2429/FUL (Change of use from recreational equestrian to commerci
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Ruttels Valance Road Clavering Essex CB11 4RS
Application to discharge condition 4 (biodiversity enhancement layout) attached to UTT/25/3432/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Ruttels Valance Road Clavering Saffron Walden CB11 4RS
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/3022/LB ((Demolition of 20th Century additions and garages. Construction of a 1.5 storey side extension and detached garage. Conservation and
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Ruttels Valance Road Clavering Essex CB11 4RS
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/2996/FUL (S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/1224/HHF (Demolition of 20th Century additions and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-23
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- White Lodge Stud Butts Green Valance Road Clavering Saffron Walden CB11 4RT
S73 application to remove condition 7 (hardstanding) of UTT/18/2429/FUL (Change of use from recreational equestrian to commercial stud business. Erection of a new stable building and new open sided ar
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Butts Green in Essex

Butts Green is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Butts Green show an average sale price of £522,097, 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 Butts Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Butts Green includes 4 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, Butts Green 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.

Planning Activity in Butts Green

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Butts Green. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Butts Green.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Butts Green were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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