How long do planning decisions take near Mashbury?

The average planning decision time near Mashbury is 9 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 Mashbury?

The most common type of planning application near Mashbury is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mashbury?

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Mashbury, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mashbury, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Mashbury are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Mashbury

Mashbury is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, just 5 miles north-west of Chelmsford. With a population of 98 as of the 2021 census, this small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and local development opportunities.

Population: 98 (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: North West Essex
LSOA: Chelmsford 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mashbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mashbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Mashbury in Essex

Property prices in Mashbury 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 Mashbury a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mashbury 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.

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Planning Activity in Mashbury

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Mashbury. The average decision time was 9 days.

The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mashbury were discharge of conditions (1).

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