Gosfield, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gosfield, Essex.

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About Gosfield

Gosfield is a charming village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, situated approximately 2 miles west of Halstead. With a population of 1,453 recorded in the 2021 census, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 1,453 (2021)

District: Braintree

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £373,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Braintree
• Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
• LSOA: Braintree 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gosfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Gosfield.

1. - Rookery Cottage The Street Gosfield Essex CO9 1TJ
   Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved application 20/01504/HH granted 09.12.2020 for: Erection of a two storey garage with study and WC in roof space. Variation would allow for: roof p
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-08-09
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2. - The Pavilion Church Road Gosfield Essex CO9 1TL
   Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:Removal of dying Pine tree.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-22
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3. - North Lodge Hall Drive Gosfield Essex CO9 1SX
   Notice of intent to carry out works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO - 11/78 Oak (T1) Crown lift and cut back lower branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2 metres to the house an
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Gosfield in Essex

Gosfield is a charming village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, situated approximately 2 miles west of Halstead. With a population of 1,453 recorded in the 2021 census, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,453 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.

Property prices in Gosfield show an average sale price of £373,280, 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 Gosfield a particularly low-crime area.

Gosfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gosfield. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gosfield includes 11 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, Gosfield 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.

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