How long do planning decisions take near Little Easton?

The average planning decision time near Little Easton is 84 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 Little Easton?

The most common type of planning application near Little Easton is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Easton?

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Little Easton, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Easton, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About Little Easton

Little Easton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Essex, England, approximately 7 miles east of Bishop's Stortford and 12 miles northwest of Chelmsford. Bordered by the River Roding to the west and the River Chelmer to the east, the parish had a population of 424 as of the 2021 census. The nearby village of Great Easton lies just a mile to the north, making Little Easton an appealing area for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.

Population: 424 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £471,430 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Easton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Easton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little Easton.

- Little Easton Manor And The Barn Theatre Park Road Little Easton Essex CM6 2JN
2.no. Ash - fell to ground level. 1no. Oak - remove major deadwood present and monolith to 10m from ground level. Group of Ash - fell group to ground level. Group of Lime - re-pollard to previous prun
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-27
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A brief summary of Little Easton in Essex

Property prices in Little Easton show an average sale price of £471,430, 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 Easton a particularly low-crime area.

Little Easton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Easton, Little Easton. 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 Easton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): High Wood, Dunmow SSSI; 6 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 Easton

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Little Easton. The average decision time was 84 days.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Little Easton were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

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