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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Chesterford · updated daily · Uttlesford District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 22 · received or decided in the last 90 days

River Bank London Road Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1NYAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension with solid Ultraroof and Hup wallsReceived 9 Nov 2026UTT/26/2826/HHF
The Delles Carmen Street Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1NRAwaiting decision1no apple and plum group- reduce three extended limbs above principle cavity by approx. 1.5-2m. 1no. silver birch group- crown lift to provide 2m clearance. 1no. horse chestnut- reduce limb overhanging the stable block by up to 3mReceived 23 Oct 2026UTT/26/2699/TCA
The Delles Carmen Street Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1NRAwaiting decision1no. sycamore- crown reduction up to 2.5m on overextended limbs, remove minor deadwood. 2no. European lime- re pollard to historic points, manage basal growth. 1no. strawberry tree- light crown pruning to provide 0.5m clearanceReceived 23 Oct 2026UTT/26/2698/TPO
Hazeldene House Carmel Street Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1PHAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge condition 3 (details of new windows, doors and cills) attached to UTT/26/2045/LBDischarge of ConditionsReceived 22 Oct 2026UTT/26/2693/DOC
The Old Tower High Street Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1PLAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge condition 3 (Materials) of UTT/24/0379/HHFReceived 19 Oct 2026UTT/26/2655/DOC

Planning in Great Chesterford

Approved: 89%; 31 of 35 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Chesterford in the last 24 months, from Uttlesford District Council's planning register.

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Around Great Chesterford

Postcode districts

CB10 434 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Great Chesterford

Great Chesterford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Situated just 3 miles northwest of Saffron Walden, it is also 10 miles south of Cambridge and approximately 25 miles from Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,775, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,775 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Great Chesterford show an average sale price of £522,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Chesterford 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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In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Great Chesterford. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Chesterford?

In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Great Chesterford. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Chesterford?

The average planning decision time near Great Chesterford is 36 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 Chesterford?

The planning approval rate near Great Chesterford is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Great Chesterford is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Chesterford?

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