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Great Leighs, Essex Planning Applications

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

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About Great Leighs - Planning Applications & Local Development

Great Leighs is a village located in the civil parish of Great and Little Leighs within the Chelmsford district of Essex. Positioned conveniently between Chelmsford and Braintree, the area offers potential for various planning applications due to its strategic location and community development opportunities. It sits within the Great and Little Leighs district.

Property prices in Great Leighs show an average sale price of £413,508, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Leighs 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 Leighs a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Leighs has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Leighs 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 Leighs, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.