How long do planning decisions take near Colliers Hatch?

The average planning decision time near Colliers Hatch is 134 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 Colliers Hatch?

The planning approval rate near Colliers Hatch is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Colliers Hatch?

The most common type of planning application near Colliers Hatch is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Colliers Hatch?

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Colliers Hatch, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colliers Hatch, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Colliers Hatch

Colliers Hatch is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Stapleford Tawney in Essex's Epping Forest district. Situated roughly 2 miles east of Epping and 3.5 miles west of Chipping Ongar, it offers a rural setting just 7 miles north of Romford. The hamlet is also a short distance of 0.5 miles north of Tawney Common, making it a serene location for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 30

District: Stapleford Tawney

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £522,434 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Epping Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
LSOA: Epping Forest 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colliers Hatch.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colliers Hatch.

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 Colliers Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Colliers Hatch in Essex

Property prices in Colliers Hatch show an average sale price of £522,434, 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 Colliers Hatch a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Colliers Hatch includes 6 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 Colliers Hatch

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Colliers Hatch. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 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 Colliers Hatch.

With an average of 134 days, decisions near Colliers Hatch take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Colliers Hatch were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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