East Hanningfield, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Hanningfield, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About East Hanningfield
East Hanningfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. Nestled southeast of Chelmsford and northwest of South Woodham Ferrers, it is bordered by several charming villages including Butts Green, Bicknacre, and West Hanningfield. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,126, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,126 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
Website: http://www.essexinfo.net/easthanningfieldparishcouncil
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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: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Hanningfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Hanningfield.
- 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 East Hanningfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near East Hanningfield.
- - Salesfrith Farm Bicknacre Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford CM3 8AP
Condition 2 - Written Scheme of Investigation,Condition 5 - Materials,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Endymion The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AE
Ash - Reduce the height by 2mand take back width (west) of the branches by 2m. Reason: Tree has become to big for its location and is stressed and unhealthy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Salesfrith Farm Bicknacre Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford CM3 8AP
Condition 1 - Contamination Condition 2 - Written Scheme of Investigation, Condition 3 - 3 Years from Date of Decision, Condition 4 - In accordance with approved plans, Condition 5 - Materials, Condit
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Vita Bella The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AF
Retrospective application for a roof over existing Pergola structure and infill sides with fully opening bifolding doors. Removal of existing bin storage and relocate within a new brick built structur
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2021-02-23
View full details - - Vita Bella The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AF
Retrospective application for a roof over existing Pergola structure and infill sides with fully opening bifolding doors. Removal of existing bin storage and relocate with a new brick built structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2021-02-23
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A brief summary of East Hanningfield in Essex
East Hanningfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. Nestled southeast of Chelmsford and northwest of South Woodham Ferrers, it is bordered by several charming villages including Butts Green, Bicknacre, and West Hanningfield. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,126, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,126 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in East Hanningfield 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 East Hanningfield a particularly low-crime area.
East Hanningfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Hanningfield The Tye. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Hanningfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.essexinfo.net/easthanningfieldparishcouncil. 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 East Hanningfield
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near East Hanningfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Hanningfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Hanningfield were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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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.