Little Waltham, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Waltham, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Waltham are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Waltham
Little Waltham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, just 3 miles north of Chelmsford's city centre. As of the 2021 census, the population stood at 1,950, though recent boundary changes have seen some territory transferred to the newly established Chelmsford Garden parish. This evolving demographic landscape may impact future planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,950 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Waltham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Waltham.
- 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 Waltham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Little Waltham.
- - 100 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
Condition 3 - Materials
Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 104 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
T1 Crab Apple - Reduce the crown by 1.5m, cut back the branches by 1m over hanging Brook Hill and 100 The Street's property. Reason: The branches which hang over Brook Hill are regularly hit by high s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Site At Rolphs Farm Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Variation to conditions 2 & 5 to approved planning application 25/01007/FUL (Demolition of two agricultural buildings and construction of new dwelling) Alterations to design of the dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 69 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
x1 Willow Tree - Pollard by up to 3 metres back to previous pruning points. x1 Dead Cherry Tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 1 Winckford Close Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NU
L1 - Large Laurel hedge, including the Elaeagnus at far end, height reduction by up to 1m so does not exceed 3m and inside of (NE & SE) to be trimmed up to 0.3m, whilst maintaining greenery/foliage ;
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 106 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
(T1) Bay - Light hedge trim, reduce overall height by 1.0m or back to previous pruning points. Shape over and balance to define shape. (T2) Laurel - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by 1.5m. (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 30 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NS
Mixed species hedge (row of trees consisting mainly of Hawthorne and Lime) (Marked G1 to the rear of the back garden) - Height reduction of between 1.5-3m; Pine (Marked T1) - Height reduction by 2m an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 14 Winckford Close Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NU
Condition 3 - Materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 76 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
Ash - Located in rear garden- Re-pollard back to old points by 1,5m. Reason: Crown is encroaching on neighbouring gardens and on house; blocking out a lot of light and potential for damage to the prop
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - The Chase Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA
Addition of sun tunnels to roof and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Waltham Service Station Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA
Retrospective application for non-Illuminated freestanding sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 71 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
T2 Oak- Reduction by 1.5, back to previous pruning points. Reason: General maintenace to keep it in good health.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Little Waltham in Essex
Little Waltham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, just 3 miles north of Chelmsford's city centre. As of the 2021 census, the population stood at 1,950, though recent boundary changes have seen some territory transferred to the newly established Chelmsford Garden parish. This evolving demographic landscape may impact future planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,950 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Little Waltham show an average sale price of £414,572, 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 Waltham a particularly low-crime area.
Little Waltham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Little Waltham, Great Waltham. 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 Waltham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Waltham 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 Waltham
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Little Waltham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Waltham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 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 Waltham were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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