Cold Norton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cold Norton, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Cold Norton
Cold Norton is a charming village situated on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, approximately 10 miles east of Chelmsford. Nestled in picturesque countryside, it lies just over a mile north of the River Crouch, offering scenic views from its main hill. As part of the Purleigh ward in the Maldon District, Cold Norton had a population of 1,162 according to the 2021 census, making it a quaint community with potential for future planning applications amidst its nearby villages, including Purleigh and North Fambridge.
Population: 1,162 (2021)
District: Maldon
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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: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cold Norton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cold Norton.
- 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 Cold Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Cold Norton.
- 26/00064/FUL - Three Rivers Golf And Country Club Stow Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6RR
Erection of nine replacement driving range bays and ball machine canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 24 Station Crescent Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6HY
(TPO 7/00) T41 Pear - Lateral reduction by 2.5m and height reduction by 3m. Prune tree to balance the shape. T38 Pear - Crown reduction by 2.5m and prune tree to balance shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 9 Henney Close Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6SY
T1, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T10, T11, T12, T13 T14, T16 - Maple Trees - Crown reduction by 3.5m, T2, T3, T15 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 3.5m, T9 - Poplar Tree- Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 9 Cherry Blossom Lane Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JQ
Compliance with conditions notification FUL/MAL/24/00176 (Erection of 2no bungalows with semi detached garages) - Condition 3 - External Materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 30 St Stephens Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JE
(TPO 15/96) T34 Oak - Crown reduction by 3m. Remove epicormic regrowth and crown lift to 4m. Remove major deadwood throughout crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Cold Norton County Primary School 2 St Stephens Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JE
Removal of existing storage sheds, installation of new heating system (Air Source Heat Pumps), provision of new acoustic enclosure, electrical intake cabinet and storage shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Cold Norton in Essex
Cold Norton is a charming village situated on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, approximately 10 miles east of Chelmsford. Nestled in picturesque countryside, it lies just over a mile north of the River Crouch, offering scenic views from its main hill. As part of the Purleigh ward in the Maldon District, Cold Norton had a population of 1,162 according to the 2021 census, making it a quaint community with potential for future planning applications amidst its nearby villages, including Purleigh and North Fambridge. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,162 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
Property prices in Cold Norton 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 Cold Norton a particularly low-crime area.
Cold Norton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Purleigh. 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 Cold Norton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Cold Norton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Cold Norton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cold Norton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Cold Norton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cold Norton were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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