Great Waltham, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Waltham, Essex.
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About Great Waltham
Great Waltham, located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, is a charming village and civil parish, also referred to as Church End. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 2,329 residents, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 2,329 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Chelmsford 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Waltham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Waltham.
- 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 Waltham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Waltham.
- - 31 Hatchfields Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1AJ
Condition 3 - Materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 31 Cherry Garden Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DH
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and four front facing roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Hatchfields Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 2m, back to 2021 pollard points. Reason - Tree is in close proximity to 1 Hatchfields, concerns of potential significant damage to this property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 31 Cherry Garden Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DH
Proposed loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Church Of St Marys And St Lawrence The Village Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1AR
2x Lime trees - Fell. Reason - both trees are hollow and potentially dangerous. One is also badly infected with fungus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Great Waltham C Of E School South Street Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DF
Hawthorn (Marked T1) - Fell & Stump Grind - Reason: to make way for school improvements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Old School House South Street Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DF
T1 Sycamore- Repollard back to old points, 4m of regrowth to be taken off. Reason: Works previously been done to help maintain the size and longevity of the tree. Grows close to the building so needs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Church Of St Marys And St Lawrence The Village Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1AR
Large cherry tree- Located in churchyard next to rear of Church View Cottage- Fell to ground level. Reason: Its branches scrape across the property's roof and the roots may well go underneath it.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Great Waltham in Essex
Great Waltham, located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, is a charming village and civil parish, also referred to as Church End. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 2,329 residents, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,329 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Waltham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Waltham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Little Waltham, Great Waltham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Waltham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Waltham 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 Waltham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Waltham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Waltham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 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 Waltham were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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