How long do planning decisions take near Chignall Smealy?

The average planning decision time near Chignall Smealy is 9 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 Chignall Smealy?

The most common type of planning application near Chignall Smealy is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chignall Smealy?

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Chignall Smealy, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chignall Smealy, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Chignall Smealy

Chignall Smealy, a quaint village within the civil parish of Chignall in the Chelmsford district of Essex, is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Chelmsford city centre. This small community may present unique considerations for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the urban amenities of Chelmsford while maintaining a rural character.

District: Chignall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Chelmsford 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chignall Smealy.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chignall Smealy.

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 Chignall Smealy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Chignall Smealy.

- 2 Whitelead Cottages Mashbury Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TD
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Chignall Smealy in Essex

Property prices in Chignall Smealy show an average sale price of £414,572, 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 Chignall Smealy a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chignall Smealy 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 Chignall Smealy

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chignall Smealy. The average decision time was 9 days.

The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chignall Smealy were discharge of conditions (1).

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