How long do planning decisions take near Milch Hill?

The average planning decision time near Milch Hill is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Milch Hill?

The planning approval rate near Milch Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milch Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Milch Hill is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milch Hill?

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Milch Hill, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milch Hill, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Chelmsford 019E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milch Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Milch Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Milch Hill.

- Land East Of School Road And Main Road Felsted School Road Felsted Essex
Application to discharge condition 5 (Great Crested Newts), condition 6 (Bird Mitigation Strategy), condition 7 (CEMP: Biodiversity), condition 15 (CEMP), condition 16 (CMP) and condition 26 (DCEMP) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-22
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- Broughton House Bartholomew Green Lane Bartholomew Green Felsted Essex CM3 1QG
Application to discharge condition 5 (lighting design : biodiversity) and condition 9 (external lighting scheme) attached to UTT/25/3067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-18
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UTT/26/1502/DOC · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Broughton House Bartholomew Green Lane Bartholomew Green Felsted Essex CM3 1QG
Application to discharge condition 5 (lighting design : biodiversity) and condition 9 (external lighting scheme) attached to UTT/25/3067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-18
- Land East Of School Road And Main Road Felsted School Road Felsted Essex
Application to discharge conditions 3 (materials) and 25 (drainage) attached to UTT/22/0007/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-16
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- Land East Of School Road And Main Road Felsted School Road Felsted Essex
Non-material amendments to UTT/22/0007/FUL - amendments to wording of conditions 6, 11, 21, 23, 26, 27 and 28
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Land East Of School Road And Main Road Felsted School Road Felsted Essex
Request to vary 106 agreement dated 5th September 2023 to to defer the approval of the decommissioning plan and payment of the deposit and/or bond from before 'implementation' to before the 'Date of F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-22
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- Thyme Cottage Bartholomew Green Lane Bartholomew Green Felsted Essex CM3 1QG
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-05-25
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- Land Adjacent Greenfields Bartholomew Green Great Leighs Chelmsford CM3 1QG
Stopping up existing access (in accordance with permission UTT/17/3439/FUL) and creation of new access to field
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-01-26
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A brief summary of Milch Hill in Essex

Milch Hill is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Milch Hill show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 Milch Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Milch Hill includes 2 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 Milch Hill

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Milch Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Milch Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Milch Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Milch Hill were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

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