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Planning in Great Sampford

Approved
76%
19 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Great Sampford

Postcode districts

CB10 435 applications in the last 12 monthsCM6 559 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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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. 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 £522,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Sampford, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Great Sampford. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Sampford?
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Great Sampford. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Sampford?
The average planning decision time near Great Sampford is 59 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 Sampford?
The planning approval rate near Great Sampford is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Sampford?
The most common type of planning application near Great Sampford is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Sampford?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Sampford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.