Little Dunmow, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Dunmow, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Little Dunmow
Little Dunmow is a serene village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 3 miles east-southeast of Great Dunmow. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Chelmer, the parish had a population of 436 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 436 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £487,614 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Uttlesford 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Dunmow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Dunmow.
- 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 Dunmow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Little Dunmow.
- - New Key The Street Little Dunmow Dunmow Essex CM6 3HT
Canopy lift of 4m on 2 no. Pine and a 3m canopy lift of 1 no. Oak with side prune of 2m as its encroaching on a building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Corner House The Street Little Dunmow Essex CM6 3HS
Single storey front store room extension with oak double doors and frame and gabled roof. Replace cement render on flank wall with external insulation and lime render
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-14
View full details - - Corner House The Street Little Dunmow Essex CM6 3HS
Single storey front store room extension with oak double doors and frame and gabled roof. Replace cement render on flank wall with external insulation and lime render
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-14
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Grange Lane Little Dunmow Dunmow Essex CM6 3HY
1no. Yew Tree - reduce height and width by 8m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 14 St Marys Place Little Dunmow Dunmow Essex CM6 3HX
Creation of a new vehicular access including new drive, 2 parking spaces and a new dropped kerb for access off the highway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-04-01
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A brief summary of Little Dunmow in Essex
Little Dunmow is a serene village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 3 miles east-southeast of Great Dunmow. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Chelmer, the parish had a population of 436 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 436 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Little Dunmow show an average sale price of £487,614, 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 Dunmow a particularly low-crime area.
Little Dunmow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Dunmow. 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 Little Dunmow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Dunmow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Little Dunmow
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Little Dunmow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 8 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Dunmow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 8 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 Dunmow were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).
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