Little Walden, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Walden, Essex.
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About Little Walden
Little Walden is a village located within the civil parish of Saffron Walden in Essex's Uttlesford district. Situated approximately 3 miles north of Saffron Walden and 12 miles from Cambridge, it offers a rural setting for prospective planning applications, highlighting its accessibility to nearby urban centres.
District: Saffron Walden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Uttlesford 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Walden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Walden.
- 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 Walden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Walden.
- - Little Walden Reservoir Little Walden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1XA
Application to discharge condition 6 (landscaping) and condition 13 (ASHP noise) attached to UTT/25/1059/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Little Walden Reservoir Little Walden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1XA
Application to discharge condition 3 (Natural England Licence), 6 (hard/soft landscaping) and 13 (Air Source Heat Pump noise mitigation) attached to UTT/25/1059/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Little Walden Reservoir Little Walden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1XA
Application to discharge condition 3 (Great Crested Newt survey), 4 (contamination), 5 (materials), 6 (hard/soft landscaping), 7 (Biodiversity compensation and enhancement strategy), 8 (Construction M
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Park House Little Walden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1XA
S73A Retrospective application for annexe - amendment to approved application UTT/21/2600/HHF - changes to access and addition of shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-09-14
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A brief summary of Little Walden in Essex
Little Walden is a village located within the civil parish of Saffron Walden in Essex's Uttlesford district. Situated approximately 3 miles north of Saffron Walden and 12 miles from Cambridge, it offers a rural setting for prospective planning applications, highlighting its accessibility to nearby urban centres. It sits within the Saffron Walden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Walden a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Walden includes 8 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 Walden
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Walden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Walden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 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 Walden were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.