How long do planning decisions take near Henham?

The average planning decision time near Henham is 54 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Henham?

The most common type of planning application near Henham is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Henham?

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Henham, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Henham, Essex.

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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.

Population: 1,325 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £452,784 (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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Henham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Henham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Henham.

- Chantry Hall And The Manse Crow Street Henham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6AG
Proposed maintenance works to 4 no. Lime trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Sucklings Cottage Crow Street Henham Essex CM22 6AG
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to UTT/25/2183/HHF
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Dolls Cottage The Row Henham Bishops Stortford CM22 6AT
Proposed repair works to chimneys including; chimneys to be capped, internal plaster work to be repaired following water ingress
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Saint Marys Church Church Street Henham Essex CM22 6AN
Application to discharge condition 3 (door details) of UTT/25/2937/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Thatch End The Row Henham Essex CM22 6AT
Overall reduction 1no. Apple tree by approx 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Starr Cottages Starr Road Henham Hertfordshire
Conversion of 2 no. dwellings to a single dwelling and part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Caldecote High Street Henham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6AR
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-11-30
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A brief summary of Henham in Essex

Property prices in Henham show an average sale price of £452,784, 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 Henham a particularly low-crime area.

Henham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Henham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Henham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Henham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Henham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Henham were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

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