Great Hallingbury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Hallingbury, Essex.
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About Great Hallingbury
Great Hallingbury is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, just 2 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Bedlar's Green, Hallingbury Street, and Start Hill, among others. With a population of 803 as of the 2021 census, Great Hallingbury offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 803 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Hallingbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Hallingbury.
- 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 Hallingbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Great Hallingbury.
- - St Giles Church Church Road Great Hallingbury CM22 7TY
Removal of 1 no. dying Hawthorn to ground level, removal of 1 no. dead Beech to ground level and height reduction of 1no. Yew by 3m and general shortening back of branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Centuries Church Road Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7TZ
Proposed outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-05-17
View full details - - Newlands House Church Road Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7TS
Section 73A Retrospective application for change of use of annex to a separate residential dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Centuries Church Road Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TZ
Demolition of existing unsafe brick built double garage and separate prefabricated concrete workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Great Hallingbury in Essex
Great Hallingbury is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, just 2 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Bedlar's Green, Hallingbury Street, and Start Hill, among others. With a population of 803 as of the 2021 census, Great Hallingbury offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 803 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Great Hallingbury show an average sale price of £452,784, 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 Hallingbury a particularly low-crime area.
Great Hallingbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Hallingbury. 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 Great Hallingbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hatfield Forest SSSI; 3 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 Hallingbury 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 Hallingbury
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Hallingbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Hallingbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 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 Hallingbury were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Howe Green planning applications
- Woodside Green planning applications
- Hallingbury Street planning applications
- Bedlar's Green planning applications
- Little Hallingbury planning applications
- Wright's Green planning applications
- Tilekiln Green planning applications
- Start Hill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.