How long do planning decisions take near Chapel End?

The average planning decision time near Chapel End is 57 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 Chapel End?

The most common type of planning application near Chapel End is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chapel End?

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Chapel End, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chapel End, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chapel End 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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Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Uttlesford 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chapel End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chapel End.

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 Chapel End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Chapel End.

- Happy Days Chapel End Broxted Dunmow Essex CM6 2BW
Erection of a self/custom build dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-26
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- Lyddon Molehill Green Takeley Essex CM22 6PH
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (residential institution)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 6 School Villas Molehill Green Takeley Essex CM22 6PH
Erection of pitched roof over existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-04-17
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- Tyrells Molehill Green Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6PH
Construction of new vehicular access. Renewal of planning permission UTT/21/3106/HHF
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-08-23
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- 8 School Villas Molehill Green Takeley Essex CM22 6PH
Erection of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-07-05
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- Carters Farm School Lane Takeley Essex CM22 6PJ
Demolition of 8no. Outbuildings and the Erection of 1 No. Detached Dwelling with Associated Hard and Soft Landscaping and Alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-06-16
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- The Cottage Molehill Green Takeley Essex CM22 6PQ
Application to discharge conditions 5 (tree protection) and 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement) attached to UTT/20/0223/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-05-26
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- Rodings Rise Molehill Green Takeley Essex CM22 6PH
Demolition of garage and sheds and erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Chapel End in Essex

Chapel End is a settlement located in Essex, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Chapel End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elsenham Woods 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 Chapel End

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chapel End. The average decision time was 57 days.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Chapel End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Chapel End were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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