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Planning in Helions Bumpstead

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About Helions Bumpstead

Helions Bumpstead is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Braintree district of Essex, near the borders of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Characterized by its picturesque greens—Pale Green, Wiggens Green, and Drapers Green—the village features a central crossroads and a charming village green, along with a meadow that includes a pond. With a population of 394 as of the 2021 census, Helions Bumpstead is accessible via four main roads: Mill Road, Water Lane, Sages End Road, and Camps Road, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 394 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.

Property prices in Helions Bumpstead show an average sale price of £274,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Helions Bumpstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Helions Bumpstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Helions Bumpstead 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.helionsbumpsteadparishcouncil.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Helions Bumpstead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.