How long do planning decisions take near Hill Green?

The average planning decision time near Hill Green is 27 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 Hill Green?

The planning approval rate near Hill Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hill Green is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill Green?

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Hill Green, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Green, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill Green are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £522,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Uttlesford 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hill Green.

- Land East Of Hill House Wicken Road Clavering Essex
Erection of self-build dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-11
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- Hill Green Farm Clatterbury Lane Clavering Essex CB11 4QS
Proposed 2 no. padel court clubhouse building and associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Land To The Rear Of Old Grainbarn Clatterbury Lane Clavering Essex CB11 4QS
Section 73A retrospective application for change of use of land from agricultural to residential garden use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Edwina Wicken Road Clavering Essex CB11 4QT
Removal of single storey rear extension and side metal flue. Proposed part two storey-part single storey rear extension, removal of centre chimney stack, insertion of new side chimney stack, alteratio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Land At Hill Green Wicken Road Clavering Essex
Erection of 28 no. proposed new dwellings including 11 no. affordable dwellings, 6 self and custom build plots, and associated infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Hill Green in Essex

Hill Green is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Hill Green show an average sale price of £522,097, 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 Hill Green a particularly low-crime area.

Hill Green has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clavering, Hill Green, Arkesden. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hill Green 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.

Planning Activity in Hill Green

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hill Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

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

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hill Green were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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