Pledgdon Green, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pledgdon Green, Essex.

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About Pledgdon Green

Pledgdon Green, also referred to as Pledgdon or Prison Green, is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Henham in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Situated approximately 1 mile southeast of Henham village, it is in close proximity to the villages of Broxted and Elsenham, making it an area of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Uttlesford
• Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
• LSOA: Uttlesford 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pledgdon Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Pledgdon Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Pledgdon Green.

1. - Pledgdon Green Farm Brick End Road Henham Bishops Stortford CM22 6BN
   Application to discharge condition 3 (details of doors and cills) attached to UTT/25/1849/LB
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-12
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2. - Pledgdon Green Brick End Road Henham CM22 6BN
   Removal of 9 no. dead Ash trees
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-06
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3. - The Old Coach House Pledgdon Green Brick End Road Henham Essex CM22 6BN
   Application to discharge condition 3 (external handrail drawing) attached to UTT/25/0572/LB
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-20
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4. - Pledgdon Green Farm Brick End Road Henham Essex CM22 6BN
   Conversion of outbuilding back to garage and storage and office space
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-14
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5. - Land At Garrolds Farm Brick End Broxted
   Galvanised Steel Agricultural Portal Frame Barn. Horseshoe Design to create central sheltered area. Agricultural Roller shutters for plant access. Steel PA doors for pedestrian access. Single storey b
   Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-10-13
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6. - The Rise Brick End Broxted Essex CM6 2BJ
   Details following outline application UTT/21/0247/OP (allowed on appeal reference APP/C1570/W/22/3300023) for the demolition of two existing buildings and erection of 3 new buildings, together with cr
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Pledgdon Green in Essex

Pledgdon Green, also referred to as Pledgdon or Prison Green, is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Henham in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Situated approximately 1 mile southeast of Henham village, it is in close proximity to the villages of Broxted and Elsenham, making it an area of interest for planning applications in the region.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pledgdon Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pledgdon Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elsenham Woods SSSI; 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, Pledgdon Green 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 Pledgdon Green

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Pledgdon Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

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

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pledgdon Green were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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