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Planning in Hempstead

Only 5 decisions near Hempstead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Hempstead

Hempstead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 7 miles east of Saffron Walden and 6 miles west of Haverhill. Nestled along the B1054 road connecting Saffron Walden to Steeple Bumpstead, Hempstead has a population of 431 as of the 2021 census. This charming village offers a unique backdrop for potential planning applications within its serene rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Hempstead show an average sale price of £522,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hempstead has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hempstead 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 Hempstead, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hempstead.

The most common types were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hempstead?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hempstead.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hempstead?
The most common type of planning application near Hempstead is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hempstead?
You can search and track planning applications near Hempstead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.