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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Danbury Common · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council
- Ludgores Farm Ludgores Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JWAwaiting decisionDetermination as to whether prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of two buildings that are part of an established agricultural unit to two dwellings.Received 2 Nov 202626/01486/CUPAQ
- 52 Maldon Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4QLAwaiting decisionG1 - Oak x6 (Marked 1- 6) - Selectively reduce branches on the south side by up to 3m - Reason: To provide appropriate clearance to the adjacent medical centre; Oak (marked 5) - Remove the lowest lateral limb - Reason: The longitudinal cracking indicates compromised structural integrity and an increased risk of limb failure over pedestrian walkways.Received 16 Oct 202626/05242/TPO
- Manor Farm Gay Bowers Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4JQApprovedProposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new outbulding and annex. New link between outbuilding and existing dwelling.Full ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026Decided 1 Sep 202626/01316/FUL
- Bay Lodge Mill Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4HXAwaiting decisionT10 - Yew - Reduce overall height and spread of the tree canopy by up to 2.5 meters, cutting to suitable growth points or side branches for regrowth to occur. Remove any large diameter deadwood where present within the canopy. Reason: To reduce overall scale of the tree and to allow more light into the property and surrounding areasReceived 12 Oct 202626/05231/TPO
- Danbury Leisure Centre Main Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4NQApprovedReplacement of existing cricket pitch with an all-weather synthetic (non-turf) pitch, construction of boundary fence and ball stop netting.Received 23 Sep 2026Decided 24 Jun 202626/01303/FUL
Planning in Danbury Common
- Approved
- 89%
- 41 of 46 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Danbury Common in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Chelmsford City Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Danbury Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Danbury Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Danbury Common has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Danbury Common. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
The most common types were tree works (14), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.