Purleigh, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Purleigh, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Purleigh are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Purleigh
Purleigh is a quaint village located on the Dengie peninsula in Essex, approximately 4 miles south of Maldon. As part of the Maldon district, it falls within the Purleigh ward and had a population of 1,286 according to the 2021 census. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,286 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Purleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Purleigh.
- 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 Purleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Purleigh.
- - All Saints Church Church Hill Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QG
Dead & Dangerous - G2 - Elm trees x 10 - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/00452/DD · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - All Saints Church Church Hill Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QG
Dead & Dangerous - G2 - Elm trees x 10 - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-07-03 - - All Saints Church Church Hill Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QG
Dead & Dangerous - G1 - Sycamore Trees x 5 - Fell, T5 - Cypess Tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/00435/DD - All Saints Church Church Hill Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QG
Dead & Dangerous - G1 - Sycamore Trees x 5 - Fell, T5 - Cypess Tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/05082/DET · Received: Thu 25 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Karingal Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PL
Discharge of informative 1 of 24/00615/FUL (Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling with on-site parking and private amenity space) Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/05082/DET - Karingal Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PL
Discharge of informative 1 of 24/00615/FUL (Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling with on-site parking and private amenity space) Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Karingal Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PL
Discharge of informative 1 of 24/00615/FUL (Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling with on-site parking and private amenity space) Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Evesfield Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QN
Compliance with conditions notification 25/00687/FUL (New self build chalet bungalow and detached garage) Condition 4 -Surface Water Drainage. Condition 6 - Construction Management Plan. Condition 12-
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Karingal Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PL
Compliance with conditions notification 24/00615/FUL (Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling with on-site parking and private amenity space.) Condition 9 - Retention of both hard and soft landscape.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Hill Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QG
T8 - Unknown dead tree adjacent to Gateway - Fell to ground level, within falling distance of highway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent Westerings Purleigh Essex
Outline planning application for proposed residential development of up to 55 dwellings and associated infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Karingal Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PL
Application for non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 23/00188/HOUSE (Proposed extensions to the front, side and rear. A first floor extension and alterations to the external m
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Maldon | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Purleigh in Essex
Purleigh is a quaint village located on the Dengie peninsula in Essex, approximately 4 miles south of Maldon. As part of the Maldon district, it falls within the Purleigh ward and had a population of 1,286 according to the 2021 census. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,286 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Purleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Purleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Purleigh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Purleigh 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Purleigh 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 Purleigh
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Purleigh. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Purleigh maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Purleigh were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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