Great Sampford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Sampford, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Sampford are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Sampford
Great Sampford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, located at the crossroads of the B1053 and B1051 roads. With a population of 579 as of the 2021 census, the village features a primary school, two places of worship, and a public house, making it a vibrant community. Situated just 3 miles northeast of Thaxted and 8 miles southeast of Saffron Walden, Great Sampford offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, relevant for those investigating planning applications in the area.
Population: 579 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £439,243 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Sampford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Sampford.
- 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 Sampford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Sampford.
- UTT/26/1321/CLP · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - Poppyfields High Street Great Sampford Saffron Walden CB10 2RG
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with uPVC
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Poppyfields High Street Great Sampford Saffron Walden CB10 2RG
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with uPVC
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Wheelers Moor End Road Moor End Great Sampford Essex CB10 2RQ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (materials), 4 (landscaping), 10 (unbound material), 16 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 17 (lighting design scheme) and 19 (external lighting) attached to UT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Firs Moor End Road Moor End Great Sampford Essex CB10 2RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposal of two storey rear extension with linked roof extension and proposal of new entrance canopy with changes to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - St Michaels Church Moor End Road Moor End Great Sampford Essex CB10 2RG
Change of use of formally agricultural use land to burial ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - St Michaels Parish Church Great Sampford Saffron Walden CB10 2RJ
Remove 2no. dead branches facing the church and reduce over extended limb over highway by approximately 50% of 1no. Tilia (T3), Remove minor dead branch of 1no. Tilia (T5). Remove 2no. dead branches f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Gill Mill Spare Penny Lane South Great Sampford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2RJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (chimney pots, bricks and mortar detail) attached to UTT/22/2643/HHF.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Manor House Finchingfield Road Great Sampford Essex CB10 2RL
Replace existing flat roof with like-for-like replacement and replace existing fenestration with like for like single glazed units
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Great Sampford in Essex
Great Sampford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, located at the crossroads of the B1053 and B1051 roads. With a population of 579 as of the 2021 census, the village features a primary school, two places of worship, and a public house, making it a vibrant community. Situated just 3 miles northeast of Thaxted and 8 miles southeast of Saffron Walden, Great Sampford offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, relevant for those investigating planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 579 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Great Sampford show an average sale price of £439,243, 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 Sampford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Sampford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Sampford. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Sampford 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 Sampford
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Sampford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Sampford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 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 Sampford were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.