Hatfield Peverel, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hatfield Peverel, Essex.

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About Hatfield Peverel

Hatfield Peverel is a charming village and civil parish located in the heart of Essex, just 6 miles northeast of Chelmsford, with convenient road and rail connections. The area includes the hamlets of Nounsley and Mowden and is positioned on elevated land east of the River Ter, nestled between Boreham and Witham along the A12. Known for its historical roots, the name "Hatfield" signifies a 'heathery space in the forest,' while "Peverel" commemorates the Norman knight William Peverel, granted lands post-1066. As part of the Braintree District Council area, Hatfield Peverel is an important consideration for those involved in local planning applications.

Population: 4,285 (2021)

District: Braintree

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Maldon
• Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
• LSOA: Maldon 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hatfield Peverel.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hatfield Peverel.

• 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 Peverel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hatfield Peverel.

1. - 7 Ferndown Way Hatfield Peverel Essex CM3 2JU
   Proposed front porch, extension to front dormer and garage conversion
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-06-16
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2. - 21 Laburnum Way Hatfield Peverel Essex CM3 2LP
   Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Hatfield Peverel in Essex

Hatfield Peverel is a charming village and civil parish located in the heart of Essex, just 6 miles northeast of Chelmsford, with convenient road and rail connections. The area includes the hamlets of Nounsley and Mowden and is positioned on elevated land east of the River Ter, nestled between Boreham and Witham along the A12. Known for its historical roots, the name "Hatfield" signifies a 'heathery space in the forest,' while "Peverel" commemorates the Norman knight William Peverel, granted lands post-1066. As part of the Braintree District Council area, Hatfield Peverel is an important consideration for those involved in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,285 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.

Property prices in Hatfield Peverel show an average sale price of £414,572, 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 Peverel a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hatfield Peverel 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.

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