Danbury Common, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Danbury Common, Essex.
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About Danbury Common
Danbury Common, spanning 70.2 hectares (173 acres) in Essex, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, highlighting its ecological significance. Predominantly managed as common land by the National Trust, it also includes two notable areas—Backwarden and Hitchcock's Meadows—integrated into the Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves overseen by Essex Wildlife Trust. This rich biodiversity makes it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and land use.
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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 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Danbury Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Danbury Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Danbury Common.
- - Dawson Field Danbury Recreation Ground Mayes Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex
x1 Silver Birch (Marked T6) Raise crown to 2.5 meters to allow pedestrian access. , x1 Oak (Marked T2) Raise crown to 2.5 meters to allow pedestrian access to bench, x1 Oak (Marked T18) - Raise crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Breakspear Bicknacre Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JH
Retrospective application for an installation of Air Source Heat Pump within 1m of a boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Danbury Common in Essex
Danbury Common, spanning 70.2 hectares (173 acres) in Essex, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, highlighting its ecological significance. Predominantly managed as common land by the National Trust, it also includes two notable areas—Backwarden and Hitchcock's Meadows—integrated into the Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves overseen by Essex Wildlife Trust. This rich biodiversity makes it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and land use.
Property prices in Danbury Common 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 Common a particularly low-crime area.
Danbury Common 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 Common includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Danbury Common SSSI, Woodham Walter Common SSSI, Blake's Wood & Lingwood Common SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Common planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Common
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Danbury Common. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Danbury Common maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 51 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 Common were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.