Hatfield Heath, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hatfield Heath, Essex.
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Planning applications in Hatfield Heath are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hatfield Heath
Hatfield Heath is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, bordering Hertfordshire to the west. Situated near the towns of Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, it is also conveniently close to Stansted Airport, just 5 miles to the north. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,998, making it an active community for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,998 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £474,636 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Uttlesford 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hatfield Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hatfield Heath.
- 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 Hatfield Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Hatfield Heath.
- UTT/26/1623/NMA · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Heath Grange Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford CM22 7ED
Non-material amendment to UTT/25/3284/HHF - reduction of size of proposed double garage from 6.35m by 6.35m long to 5.4m wide by 5.5m long
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26 - UTT/26/1569/TPO · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - The Old Vicarage The Heath Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7EA
1 no. Cedar - up to 3 metre crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26 - - The Old Vicarage The Heath Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7EA
1 no. Cedar - up to 3 metre crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Heath Grange Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford CM22 7ED
Non-material amendment to UTT/25/3284/HHF - reduction of size of proposed double garage from 6.35m by 6.35m long to 5.4m wide by 5.5m long
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Foxglove Farm Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford CM22 7BL
Application to discharge condition 3 (hard/soft landscaping), 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 5 (Biodiversity lighting design), 9 (materials) and 13 (bicycle provisions) attached to UTT/26/0143
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Broomfields Court Home Pastures Hatfield Heath Hertfordshire
1 no. Oak - Reduce the crown all around by approximately 3-4m back to previous pruning points. Remove regrowth from main trunk to a height of 6m. Work required to maintain crown in regard to adjacent
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Heath Grange Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford CM22 7ED
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to UTT/25/3284/HHF.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land North Of Cox Ley Cox Ley Hatfield Heath Hertfordshire
Non Material Amendment to UTT/20/0422/FUL - to change materials for plots 1-10 parking spaces, alter plots 5-7 parking arrangement, reconfigure cark park for sports field. Add an Arboricultural Impact
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Foxglove Farm Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7BL
Erection of infill dwelling and associated work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Post Office And Village Tearoom The Heath Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7EB
Replacement of existing external extractor pipe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Land East Of Cox Ley Hatfield Heath
Outline planning application with all matters of detail reserved (except the means of vehicular access to the site) for residential development of up to 58 dwellings and associated development
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 1 Rosemary Cottages Stortford Road Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7DU
Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions and the replacement with a single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Foxglove Farm Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7BL
Erection of dwelling, garage and annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Willoways Dunmow Road Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7EE
New cartlodge, single storey rear and side extension, replacement porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Hatfield Heath Community Primary School The Heath Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7EA
Stand alone modular classroom building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Hatfield Heath in Essex
Hatfield Heath is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, bordering Hertfordshire to the west. Situated near the towns of Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, it is also conveniently close to Stansted Airport, just 5 miles to the north. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,998, making it an active community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,998 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Hatfield Heath show an average sale price of £474,636, 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 Hatfield Heath a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hatfield Heath 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 Hatfield Heath
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hatfield Heath. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hatfield Heath.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hatfield Heath were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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