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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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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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Chesterford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

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?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Chesterford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.