Chrishall, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chrishall, Essex.
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About Chrishall
Chrishall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, positioned near the borders of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Situated just 12 miles south of Cambridge and 6 miles from both Saffron Walden and Royston, it offers a strategic location for planning applications. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 577, reflecting its small, close-knit community.
Population: 577 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chrishall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chrishall.
- 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 Chrishall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Chrishall.
- - 2 Hogs Lane Chrishall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8RB
Alterations and improvements to an existing single storey walkway and garage attached to a two storey cottage including new in-keeping external fabric, roof structure and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent Langford Drive Palmers Lane Chrishall Hertfordshire
Erection of detached dwelling, vehicular access, associated garage and garden together with associated works pursuant to that approved by application UTT/13/1728/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Kemps 41 High Street Chrishall Essex SG8 8RN
Application to discharge condition 4 (archaeological investigation) attached to UTT/23/1862/HHF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - The Cottage Broad Green Chrishall Essex SG8 8QR
Demolition of outbuilding, construction of single storey extension, single bay cart lodge and shed. Conversion of first floor cupboard to WC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - The Cottage Broad Green Chrishall Essex SG8 8QR
Demolition of outbuilding, construction of single storey extension, single bay cart lodge and shed. Conversion of first floor cupboard to WC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Oak House 30 High Street Chrishall Essex SG8 8RP
External air conditioning unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Chrishall in Essex
Chrishall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, positioned near the borders of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Situated just 12 miles south of Cambridge and 6 miles from both Saffron Walden and Royston, it offers a strategic location for planning applications. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 577, reflecting its small, close-knit community. The settlement has a population of approximately 577 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Chrishall show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Chrishall a particularly low-crime area.
Chrishall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heydon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chrishall includes 3 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 Chrishall
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chrishall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chrishall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Chrishall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chrishall were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Broad Green planning applications
- Crawley End planning applications
- Heydon planning applications
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- Great Chishill planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.