Doddinghurst, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Doddinghurst, Essex.
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About Doddinghurst
Doddinghurst is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, just 3 miles north of Brentwood town. With a population of 2,758 recorded in the 2021 census, the built-up area encompasses a wider community of 4,121 residents, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,758 (2021)
District: Brentwood
Website: http://www.doddinghurstpc.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Doddinghurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Doddinghurst.
- 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 Doddinghurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Doddinghurst.
- - Furelise Brook Lane Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0RS
Proposed garage conversion to habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Haylings 81 Doddinghurst Road Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0RE
Part two-storey rear extension at first floor level and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 25 Park Meadow Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0TT
TPO18/1982 (T1) OAK - Reduce height and spread of the trees back to previous pruning points (T2) FIELD MAPLE - Reduce height and spread of the trees back to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Mulberry House Parkwood Doddinghurst Road Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0SN
Proposed conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 2 Middle Green Doddinghurst Essex CM15 0QT
Proposed single storey side extension with synthetic PVC multi-layer membrane flat roof and detached garden playroom with pitched tiled roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Doddinghurst in Essex
Doddinghurst is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, just 3 miles north of Brentwood town. With a population of 2,758 recorded in the 2021 census, the built-up area encompasses a wider community of 4,121 residents, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,758 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in Doddinghurst show an average sale price of £530,740, 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 Doddinghurst a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Doddinghurst includes 4 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, Doddinghurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.doddinghurstpc.co.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 Doddinghurst
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Doddinghurst. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Doddinghurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Doddinghurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Doddinghurst were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 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.