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Great Dunmow, Essex Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Great Dunmow, Essex. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from Essex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Great Dunmow - Planning Applications & Local Development

Great Dunmow is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Situated north of the A120 road, it lies approximately midway between Bishop's Stortford and Braintree, and just 5 miles east of London Stansted Airport. As of the 2021 census, Great Dunmow had a population of 10,630, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 10,630 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Great Dunmow show an average sale price of £471,430, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Dunmow area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Dunmow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Dunmow has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Dunmow 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Dunmow, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.