Littlebury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littlebury, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littlebury are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Littlebury
Littlebury is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of north-west Essex, England. Situated about 1.5 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden, it lies 12 miles south of Cambridge and 23 miles north-east of Chelmsford, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications.
Population: 842 (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 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littlebury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littlebury.
- 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 Littlebury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Littlebury.
- - Wheelwrights Cottage Cambridge Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TL
S73 application to remove condition 4 (windows) attached to UTT/26/0261/HHF
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - UTT/26/1647/FUL · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Wheelwrights Cottage Cambridge Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TL
S73 application to remove condition 4 (windows) attached to UTT/26/0261/HHF
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-06 - UTT/26/1112/HHF · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 26 Merton Place Strethall Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a partial two-storey rear extension. Proposed porch to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 26 Merton Place Strethall Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a partial two-storey rear extension. Proposed porch to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Riverside Cottage Walden Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TA
Crown reduce height of canopy of 1no. Weeping Willow by 4 metres and lateral growth by 2 metres to reduce risk of limb failure following adjacent tree major stem failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Street Record Walden Road Littlebury Essex
Proposed work to 1 no. Weeping Willow (T1) consisting of creating a new structural pollard 4.5m from ground level
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 2 Clays Meadow Littlebury Essex CB11 4TX
S73 application to remove condition C 6 10 (use of building) of UTT/1754/07/FUL (Erection of detached swimming pool building) - the swimming pool building is currently ancillary and subservient to 2 C
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Wheelwrights Cottage Cambridge Road Littlebury Saffron Walden CB11 4TL
Conversion of existing garage to provide an art room and ancillary annex accommodation, removal of external stairs and installation of a Juliette balcony, together with replacement windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 22 Walden Road Littlebury Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4TA
Replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-06-08
View full details - - 24 Walden Road Littlebury Essex CB11 4TA
Application to discharge condition 2 (glazing) attached to UTT/24/1654/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 3 Kents Yard Littlebury Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4XU
Proposed Certificate of Lawfulness for conversion of existing glazed conservatory roof to a solid roof with 1 no. roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 4 Goodwins Close Littlebury Essex CB11 4TU
Garage conversion to form new granny annexe, with new front entrance porch, changes to fenestration and proposed new detached garage and workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church Mill Lane Littlebury Essex CB11 4TS
1no. Lime- fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Littlebury in Essex
Littlebury is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of north-west Essex, England. Situated about 1.5 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden, it lies 12 miles south of Cambridge and 23 miles north-east of Chelmsford, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 842 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Littlebury 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 Littlebury a particularly low-crime area.
Littlebury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Audley End, Littlebury. 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 Littlebury 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, Littlebury 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 Littlebury
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Littlebury. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Littlebury.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littlebury were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.