What types of planning applications are most common near Little Bardfield?

The most common type of planning application near Little Bardfield is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Little Bardfield, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Bardfield, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Little Bardfield

Little Bardfield is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of northwest Essex. Nestled on the southwest side of the River Pant valley, this small, scattered village is connected by a minor road that links Thaxted to the west and Great Bardfield to the east. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkspur Green and Oxen End, all set against a backdrop of picturesque farmland, and had a population of 256 according to the 2021 census. This tranquil rural setting may offer opportunities for planning applications focused on residential development and agricultural land use.

Population: 256 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £383,690 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Braintree
Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
LSOA: Braintree 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Bardfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Bardfield.

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 Bardfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Little Bardfield.

- 4 Bakers Cottages Little Bardfield Braintree CM7 4TS
Two storey side extension and single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Almshouses Little Bardfield Road Little Bardfield Essex CM7 4TR
The rear roof was damaged during the July 2021 hail storm. We are proposing to strip off the damaged tiles, felt and battens and re felt and batten. Then to the verges fit tiled under-cloaks and re ti
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Little Bardfield in Essex

Property prices in Little Bardfield show an average sale price of £383,690, 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 Little Bardfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Bardfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Bardfield

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Little Bardfield.

The most common application types near Little Bardfield were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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