Highwood, Essex Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Highwood, Essex. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Essex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Agricultural steel portal frame farm building
Outline application for the demolition of existing garage and construction of new dwelling with scale and layout to be determined. Appearance, means of access and landscaping reserved matters.
Installation of stairlift
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About Highwood - Planning Applications & Local Development
Highwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, just 4 miles west of Chelmsford city centre. The A414 road runs nearby, providing convenient access to the area. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cooksmill Green and Radley Green to the north, along with Edney Common to the east, and had a population of 697 according to the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. The other has a population of approximately 697 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Highwood show an average sale price of £413,508, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highwood 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 Highwood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Highwood has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highwood 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Highwood, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.