Danbury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Danbury, Essex.
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About Danbury
Danbury is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, approximately 33.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, London. Nestled on a hill at an elevation of 367 feet, it boasts a population of 5,197 as of the 2021 census. Its scenic location and community-focused environment make it a relevant area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 5,197 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
Website: http://www.danbury-essex.gov.uk/
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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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Danbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Danbury.
- 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 Danbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Danbury.
- - 100 Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DH
Condition 3 - Materials Condition 4 - Large scale drawings showing details - Fenestration, including elevations, the setback from face brickwork, sections through the head, jamb and cill, and details
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW
Demolition of existing wall and construction of replacement fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW
W1 Turkey oak (marked T20 ) - Remove the damaged lowest northwestern lateral back to the branch collar. Reduce the damaged second lowest northwestern lateral by 2.5 m to a suitable pruning point. Reas
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW
T9 Sweet chestnut - Fell. Reason - Dead and too close to neighbours house. T7 Sycamore - Fell. Reason - Diseased, bark falling off extensively. T3 Scots Pine - Remove one 10m trunk closest to street.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 7 St Cleres Way Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AE
Erection of a garden room and gazebo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 131 Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DL
Sweet Chestnut (Marked T1)( front drive adjacent to garage) - Height reduction of 8m - Reason: Dead/dying tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 13 Mildmays Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DP
T2 and T3 oak - up to 2 m crown reduction to suitable pruning points. T9 Oak - up to 3 m crown reduction to previous pruning points. T10 Oak - crown thin up to 20%. T7 Ash - up to 3 m crown reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - The Third House Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW
Conditions 3 - Materials, Condition 4 - Large scale drawings - Windows, Eaves, Verge, Doors, Rainwater goods and soil or vent pipes, Brick detailing, Flues, Vents and extractor fans, Solar panels, Roo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Danbury Outdoors, Well Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AB
Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Bat licence) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/80/23 (Demolition of existing staff amenity building and provision of new single storey building to provide staff a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Essex | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Poplar Lodge Well Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AB
Condition 4(a) - Boundary treatment, Condition 5 - Hard and soft landscape work,
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 86 Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DH
Condition 10 - Contamination report
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Danbury in Essex
Danbury is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, approximately 33.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, London. Nestled on a hill at an elevation of 367 feet, it boasts a population of 5,197 as of the 2021 census. Its scenic location and community-focused environment make it a relevant area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Danbury 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 Danbury a particularly low-crime area.
Danbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Danbury. 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 Danbury includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Danbury Common SSSI, Woodham Walter Common SSSI, Blake's Wood & Lingwood Common SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Danbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.danbury-essex.gov.uk/. 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 Danbury
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Danbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Danbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Danbury were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4). 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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