Little Baddow, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Baddow, Essex.
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About Little Baddow
Little Baddow is a charming village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, just east of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,600 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,600 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Braintree 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Baddow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Baddow.
- 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 Little Baddow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Little Baddow.
- - 8 High Pastures Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TS
Raise roof for first floor extension. Raise garage roof for first floor extension over garage. Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey side/rear extension. Two storey front extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Cock Farm North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ
x1 Norwegian Spruce tree at rear of garden - Fell. Reason: Dying tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Rodney North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ
T1 - Ash - Remove deadwood. Reason - Overhanging car park, concerns for customers cars. T2 - Ash - Remove deadwood. Reason - Overhanging car park, concerns for customers cars. T3 - Walnut - 4m Crown l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Cock Farm North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TQ
x1 Field Maple (Marked Tree A) - Height reduction to of 4 metres. Crown reduction from of 2.5m. Reason: Reduce root expansion near footings and drains. x1 Holly Tree (Marked C on map) - Height reducti
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 13 The Rye Field Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TR
G1 - Oak Tree - Located closest to the house, boundary with Burrows, Colam Lane - Removal of dead wood and storm damage, and due to tree roots, prune branches to within 3m of house roof gutter
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Morels Holybread Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4BP
Condition 4 - External Lighting, Condition 5 - Boundaries, Condition 6 - Hard and Soft Landscaping, Condition 10 - Contamination Land, Condition 17 - Lighting Strategy for Biodiversity
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 2 High Pastures Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TS
Non-material amendment for planning application 24/00297/FUL:- (Proposed front gable extension and single storey rear extension with canopy and internal and external alterations. New flat roof to exis
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Old Court Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY
Construction of a single dwelling with associated parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Little Baddow in Essex
Little Baddow is a charming village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, just east of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 1,600 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,600 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Baddow a particularly low-crime area.
Little Baddow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, North Hill Little Baddow. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Baddow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woodham Walter Common SSSI, Blake's Wood & Lingwood Common SSSI; 7 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 Little Baddow
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Little Baddow. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Little Baddow.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Baddow were tree works (10), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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