Fox Hatch, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fox Hatch, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fox Hatch are administered by Brentwood Borough Council. View the full Brentwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Brentwood
• Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
• LSOA: Brentwood 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fox Hatch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Fox Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Fox Hatch.

1. 26/00663/FUL - Mikalian Blackmore Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0AP
   Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage and construction of seven new 3 bedroom dwellings
   Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-15
2. 26/00508/FUL - Kelvedon Hatch County Primary School School Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0DH
   Alterations to existing entrance door to create widening of door, new canopy to side and widening of existing gates and path.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-20
3. - 2 The Finchingfields Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0BP
   Discharge of Condition 3 (Details of Materials) of application 25/00854/FUL (Demolition of existing garage. Construction of detached annex).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-07
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4. - 4 Ongar Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0AE
   Roof light to front with hip to gable extension to include rear dormer.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-09
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5. - 36 Stocks Lane Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0BN
   Demolition of the existing single-storey side extension, front and rear porch, removal of cladding, chimney and one rear dormer. Construction of open porch, two storey side extension, part two storey,
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-11-25
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6. - Mewslade Blackmore Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0BE
   Proposed first floor side extension with pitched roof and alterations to fenestration.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-22
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7. - 26 Stocks Lane Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0BL
   Removal of existing timber cladding. Proposed retrofit of mineral wool external wall insulation onto existing timber frame walls, with silicone render finish, and addition of solar panels to rear.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-02-25
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8. - Land At Brizes Corner Field Blackmore Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex
   Discharge of conditions 4 (Archaeological Evaluation) and 5 (Post Excavation Assessment) of application 23/00575/FUL (Residential development of land for up to 24 Dwellings with associated vehicular a
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-06-03
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9. - Trinity School Brizes Park Crown Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM14 5TB
   Structural repairs to include crack stitching wall repair and repointing of brickwork on The Barn (Retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-03-15
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10. - Forestry Workshop Ongar Road Kelvedon Hatch Essex CM15 0DF
    Construction of a building for the purposes of storing and cutting of timber.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-06-21
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11. - Honeysuckle Lodge Blackmore Road Kelvedon Hatch Brentwood Essex CM15 0BJ
    First floor side extension and increase in width of existing front and rear dormers
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Fox Hatch in Essex

Fox Hatch is a settlement located in Essex, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fox Hatch a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fox Hatch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Coppice, Kelvedon Hatch 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, Fox Hatch 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 Fox Hatch

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Fox Hatch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fox Hatch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fox Hatch were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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