How long do planning decisions take near Great Canfield?

The average planning decision time near Great Canfield is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Great Canfield?

The planning approval rate near Great Canfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Canfield?

The most common type of planning application near Great Canfield is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Canfield?

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Great Canfield, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Canfield, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Canfield are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Canfield

Great Canfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 3 miles south-west of Great Dunmow and 1 mile north-west of High Roding. The parish includes several small hamlets, such as Hope End Green and Baconend Green, and is bordered by the River Roding to the southeast. With a population of 476 recorded in the 2021 census, Great Canfield offers a mix of rural charm and community living that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in this serene area.

Population: 476 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £487,614 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Uttlesford 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Canfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Canfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Great Canfield.

UTT/26/1223/OHL · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - Hall Farm Church End Great Canfield Dunmow Essex CM6 1JT
Notification under the Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Line (Exemption) (England & Wales) Regulations 2009 Statutory Instrument 2009 No. 640 Electricity, Paragraph 3 (1) - install pole mounted TX and LV
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-19

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A brief summary of Great Canfield in Essex

Property prices in Great Canfield show an average sale price of £487,614, 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 Great Canfield a particularly low-crime area.

Great Canfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Roding, Great Canfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Great Canfield includes 2 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, Great Canfield 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 Great Canfield

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Great Canfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Canfield were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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