How long do planning decisions take near Chignall St James?

The average planning decision time near Chignall St James is 80 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 Chignall St James?

The planning approval rate near Chignall St James is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chignall St James?

The most common type of planning application near Chignall St James is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chignall St James?

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Chignall St James, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chignall St James, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Chignall St James

Chignall St James is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Chignall, part of the Chelmsford district in Essex. Situated just 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Chelmsford's city centre, this village offers a tranquil setting for potential development and planning applications in the area.

District: Chignall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Chelmsford 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chignall St James.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St James based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Chignall St James.

- Hard Oak Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TZ
Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the use of a building as a single dwellinghouse for more than 4 years by 25 April 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Chignall St James in Essex

Property prices in Chignall St James show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 St James a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Chignall St James

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chignall St James. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chignall St James may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Chignall St James were amendments (1).

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