Debden, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Debden, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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Population: 788 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £439,243 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Uttlesford
• Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
• LSOA: Uttlesford 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Debden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Debden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Debden.

1. - Land South West Of Hill House Church Lane Debden Essex CB11 3LD
   Application to discharge condition 3 (contamination) attached to UTT/23/0637/FUL
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-22
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2. - Land South West Of Hill House Church Lane Debden Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3LD
   S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/0637/FUL (Proposed erection of 1 no. detached dwelling and double garage)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-15
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3. - Bayes House Ivy Todd Hill Debden Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3LA
   Non Material Amendment to UTT/25/0412/HHF - Addition of 2no. rooflights
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-13
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4. - Rowney House Thaxted Road Debden Essex CB11 3LW
   Erection of 2 No dwellings, creation of new access road, landscaping proposals and extension to existing residential annexe.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-11
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5. - Maple House Deynes Road Debden Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3LH
   Proposed works to 1 no. Sycamore to reduce or remove limbs overhanging the driveway
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-02-03
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6. - Land South Of Church Lane Debden Essex
   Outline application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 1 no. detached dwelling.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Debden in Essex

Debden is a settlement located in Essex, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 788 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Debden show an average sale price of £439,243, 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 Debden a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Debden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Debden Water SSSI; 5 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, Debden 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 Debden

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Debden.

The most common application types near Debden were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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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