Chatham Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chatham Green, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Chatham Green
Chatham Green is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Little Waltham in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. Situated 1.5 miles north of Little Waltham village and approximately 4 miles from Chelmsford, it is easily accessible via the A131 road, which connects to the A130, linking Braintree to Chelmsford. This strategic location makes Chatham Green relevant for planning applications pertaining to residential and commercial development in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Braintree 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chatham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chatham 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 Chatham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
113 planning applications found near Chatham Green.
- - Annexe At Little Gatsby Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Proposed garage/cart lodge attached to the front of the existing annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Land South East Of Baileys Cottage Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Retrospective application for the siting of a mobile home for use as a welfare unit by agricultural workers in association with the keeping of animals.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Determination as to whether the prior approval application of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 5 dwellings (class c3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-09-04
View full details - - Land Between Peartree Cottage And Daffodil Cottage North East Of Pondside Nursery Braintree Road Little Waltham Chelmsford
Demolition of existing storage buildings and construction of replacement 3-bedroom chalet bungalow and single cart lodge. To include a new access from the A131 via existing gateway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - The Chimneys Braintree Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LH
Retrospective planning application to use Annexe as residential guest accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Determination as to whether the prior approval application of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 5 dwellings (class c3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Pondside Nursery And Yard Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LE
Certificate of lawful use or development to regularise the use of the workshop and storage buildings in connection with a landscape contractor's business. The use to include outside storage for associ
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-10-05
View full details - - Field At Grid Reference 571030 215770 Hyde Hall Lane Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Construction of a grain store and fertiliser tank with associated hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-05-20
View full details - - Land Between Peartree Cottage And Daffodil Cottage Braintree Road Little Waltham Chelmsford
Formation of access with associated trackway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Determination as to whether the prior approval application of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 5 dwellings (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-03-28
View full details - - Field At Grid Reference 571030 215770 Hyde Hall Lane Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Retrospective application for the siting of a permanent fertiliser tank and hardstanding area. Proposed grain store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-03-01
View full details - - Willow Cottage Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LQ
Condition 3 - Materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2022-02-07
View full details - - Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from Agricultural Buildings to 5 Dwellings (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2021-11-01
View full details - - Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from Agricultural Buildings to a Flexible Use comprising Class E(g) and/or B8
Status: Permitted | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2021-11-01
View full details - - Willow Cottage Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LQ
Demolish existing garage and conservatories and construct single storey side and rear extensions. Extension to detached single garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2021-08-13
View full details - - Greenways Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LQ
Retrospective application for the reconstruction of existing domestic garage on a like-for-like basis and retrospective application for construction of single storey rear extension for domestic worksh
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2020-09-10
View full details - - Little Gatsby Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LQ
Proposed garage/cart lodge attached to the front of the existing annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2019-11-15
View full details - - Oakwood Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2019-11-05
View full details - - Greenways Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford CM3 3LQ
Proposed detached cart lodge and log store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2019-01-28
View full details - - Tanglewood Chatham Green Little Waltham Chelmsford CM3 3LE
Single storey rear extension, single storey extension to existing detached garage and relocation of existing vehicular crossover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2018-06-28
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A brief summary of Chatham Green in Essex
Chatham Green is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Little Waltham in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. Situated 1.5 miles north of Little Waltham village and approximately 4 miles from Chelmsford, it is easily accessible via the A131 road, which connects to the A130, linking Braintree to Chelmsford. This strategic location makes Chatham Green relevant for planning applications pertaining to residential and commercial development in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chatham Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chatham 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.
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Planning Activity in Chatham Green
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chatham Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Chatham Green.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chatham Green were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (50% 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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