Skip to content

Planning in Great Hallingbury

Approved
73%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Uttlesford District CouncilCouncil page

Around Great Hallingbury

For home projects and trades

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. 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 £474,636, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Hallingbury 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 Hallingbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Hallingbury 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 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Hallingbury, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Great Hallingbury. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Hallingbury?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Great Hallingbury. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Hallingbury?
The average planning decision time near Great Hallingbury is 54 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 Hallingbury?
The planning approval rate near Great Hallingbury is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Hallingbury?
The most common type of planning application near Great Hallingbury is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Hallingbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Hallingbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.