How long do planning decisions take near Howe Green (CM22)?

The average planning decision time near Howe Green (CM22) is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Howe Green (CM22)?

The most common type of planning application near Howe Green (CM22) is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Howe Green (CM22)?

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Howe Green (CM22), Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howe Green (CM22), Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Howe Green (CM22) are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 666

District: Chelmsford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £474,636 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Uttlesford
Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
LSOA: Uttlesford 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Howe Green (CM22).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howe Green (CM22).

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 Howe Green (CM22) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Howe Green (CM22).

- The Old Forge Woodside Green Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UL
Application to discharge condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and condition 6 (Lighting Design Scheme: Biodiversity) attached to UTT/25/3006/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-16
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UTT/26/1479/DOC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - The Old Forge Woodside Green Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UL
Application to discharge condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and condition 6 (Lighting Design Scheme: Biodiversity) attached to UTT/25/3006/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-16
UTT/26/1480/DOC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - The Old Forge Woodside Green Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UL
Application to discharge condition 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity), condition 7 (Great Crested Newt Method Statement) and condition 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) a
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-16
- The Old Forge Woodside Green Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UL
Application to discharge condition 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity), condition 7 (Great Crested Newt Method Statement) and condition 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-16
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- Howe Green House School Howe Green Road Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UF
Installation of fibre broadband cable
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-29
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- The Old Forge Woodside Green Great Hallingbury Essex CM22 7UL
Conversion and change of use of garages to form tourist accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Howe Green (CM22) in Essex

Howe Green (CM22) is a settlement located in Essex, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 666. It sits within the Chelmsford district.

Property prices in Howe Green (CM22) show an average sale price of £474,636, 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 Howe Green (CM22) a particularly low-crime area.

Howe Green (CM22) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Hallingbury. 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 Howe Green (CM22) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hatfield Forest SSSI; 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 Howe Green (CM22)

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Howe Green (CM22). The average decision time was 71 days.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Howe Green (CM22) were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1).

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