Kelvedon Hatch, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelvedon Hatch, Essex.
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About Kelvedon Hatch
Kelvedon Hatch is a village and civil parish located within the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, approximately four miles north of Brentwood and adjacent to Pilgrims Hatch. Surrounded by Metropolitan Green Belt, the area has a population of 2,636 as of the 2021 census, with 2,398 residents in the built-up area, making it a quaint yet growing community for potential planning and development opportunities.
Population: 2,636 (2021)
District: Brentwood
Website: http://www.kelvedonhatch-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelvedon Hatch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelvedon Hatch.
- 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 Kelvedon Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Kelvedon Hatch.
- - Dudbrook Coach House Howard Lodge Road Navestock Essex CM14 5TG
Proposal for a part double storey part single storey front extension with flat and pitched roofs
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Kelvedon Hatch in Essex
Kelvedon Hatch is a village and civil parish located within the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, approximately four miles north of Brentwood and adjacent to Pilgrims Hatch. Surrounded by Metropolitan Green Belt, the area has a population of 2,636 as of the 2021 census, with 2,398 residents in the built-up area, making it a quaint yet growing community for potential planning and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,636 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in Kelvedon Hatch show an average sale price of £530,740, 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 Kelvedon Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kelvedon Hatch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Coppice, Kelvedon Hatch SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kelvedon Hatch planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kelvedonhatch-pc.gov.uk/. 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 Kelvedon Hatch
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Kelvedon Hatch. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Kelvedon Hatch.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kelvedon Hatch were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.