Little Sampford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Sampford, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Sampford are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Sampford
Little Sampford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, just 7 miles southeast of Saffron Walden along the B1053 road. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 269 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This demographic information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the local population dynamics and potential development considerations.
Population: 269 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £522,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Sampford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Sampford.
- 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 Sampford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Sampford.
- - Waterhall Cottage Finchingfield Road Little Sampford Essex CB10 2QN
Two storey side extension and blocking up of one existing ground floor window in the kitchen
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Little Sampford Hall Thaxted Road Little Sampford Essex CB10 2QL
Application to discharge Condition 2 (CEMP Biodiversity Plan) attached to UTT/14 3264/FUL dated 02/02/2015
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2015-02-06
View full details - - Little Sampford Hall Thaxted Road Little Sampford Essex CB10 2QL
Application to discharge Condition 3 (Biodiversity Plan) attached to UTT/14 3264/FUL dated 02/02/2015
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2015-02-05
View full details - - The Fighting Cocks Little Sampford
Demolish side extension and construct two storey side extension, convert existing garage to pool room with exten
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2002-12-05
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A brief summary of Little Sampford in Essex
Little Sampford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, just 7 miles southeast of Saffron Walden along the B1053 road. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 269 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This demographic information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the local population dynamics and potential development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 269 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Little Sampford show an average sale price of £522,097, 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 Sampford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Sampford includes 5 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 Sampford
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Little Sampford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Sampford.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Little Sampford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Sampford were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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