How long do planning decisions take near Hope End Green?

The average planning decision time near Hope End Green is 34 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 Hope End Green?

The planning approval rate near Hope End Green is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hope End Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hope End Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hope End Green?

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Hope End Green, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hope End Green, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hope End 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: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Uttlesford 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hope End Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hope End 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 Hope End Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Hope End Green.

- Bullocks Farm Bullocks Lane Takeley Bishops Stortford Essex CM22 6TA
Demolition of redundant farm building and construction of deli/cafe (amendment of building footprint approved as part of UTT/16/1881/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Land West Of Great Canfield Road Great Canfield Essex
Application to discharge condition 6 (CEMP:Biodiversity) and 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) attached to UTT/24/0340/OP (approved under Appeal APP/C1570/W/24/3348090)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Land West Of Great Canfield Road Great Canfield Essex
Application to discharge condition 7 (ground conditions) attached to UTT/24/0340/OP approved under APP/C1570/W/24/3348090
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-07-11
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- Land West Of Great Canfield Road Great Canfield Essex
Application to discahrge condition 7 (contamination) attached to UTT/24/0340/OP approved under APP/C1570/W/24/3348090
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Land Between Runnels Hey And Silverthorn Great Canfield Road Great Canfield Essex
Outline application with all matters reserved except access and layout for the erection of 1 no. self-build dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Beresford Great Canfield Road Takeley Essex CM22 6ST
2no. detached one and a half storey four bed dwellings, each with a detached carport
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-11-30
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- Canfield Nursery Bullocks Lane Takeley Essex CM22 6TA
Erection of 3 no. dwellings and associated garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Hope End Green in Essex

Hope End Green is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Hope End Green 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 Hope End Green a particularly low-crime area.

Hope End Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Smiths Green. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hope End Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hope End Green

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hope End Green. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hope End Green.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hope End Green were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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