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28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Henham · updated daily · Uttlesford District Council

Planning in Henham

Approved
94%
15 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Henham

Postcode districts

CM22 319 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Henham

Henham, also known as Henham-on-the-Hill, is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, just 2.5 miles north of London Stansted Airport. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Little Henham and Pledgdon Green, and as of the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,325. This quaint village offers opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential development and community infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,325 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Henham show an average sale price of £474,636, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Henham 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 Henham 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, Henham 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 Henham, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Henham. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Henham?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Henham. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Henham?
The average planning decision time near Henham is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Henham?
The planning approval rate near Henham is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Henham?
The most common type of planning application near Henham is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Henham?
You can search and track planning applications near Henham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.