How long do planning decisions take near Quendon?

The average planning decision time near Quendon is 39 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 Quendon?

The most common type of planning application near Quendon is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Quendon, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Quendon, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Quendon are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Quendon

Quendon is a linear village situated in the civil parish of Quendon and Rickling within the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Located along the B1383 between Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford, the village has seen changes in traffic flow following the opening of the nearby M11 motorway. Quendon now integrates seamlessly with the neighbouring Rickling Green, forming a cohesive built-up area that may influence local planning applications and developments.

Population: 450

District: Quendon and Rickling

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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 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Quendon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Quendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Quendon.

UTT/26/1617/TCA · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - Orchard House Cambridge Road Quendon Essex CB11 3XJ
1 no. tall mature Elm - Request to fell, 1 no. tall Pine - Request to fell, 1 no. Cherry - Request to cut back dead trunk leaving the sapling in place, 1 no. large Sycamore Maple - Request to fell, 1
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-01
- Orchard House Cambridge Road Quendon Essex CB11 3XJ
1 no. tall mature Elm - Request to fell, 1 no. tall Pine - Request to fell, 1 no. Cherry - Request to cut back dead trunk leaving the sapling in place, 1 no. large Sycamore Maple - Request to fell, 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-01
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UTT/26/1587/LB · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Mill House Cambridge Road Quendon Saffron Walden CB11 3XJ
Proposed replacement of rear facing windows and installation of bathroom extract fan.
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26
- Mill House Cambridge Road Quendon Saffron Walden CB11 3XJ
Proposed replacement of rear facing windows and installation of bathroom extract fan.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26
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UTT/26/1183/DOC · Received: Fri 15 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - Rickling House Cambridge Road Quendon Saffron Walden CB11 3XJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (aggregate type) attached to UTT/26/0642/HHF
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-15
- Grape Cottage 8 Waterbutt Row Cambridge Road Quendon Saffron Walden CB11 3XL
Work to provide high speed internet service to the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Rickling House Cambridge Road Quendon Saffron Walden CB11 3XJ
Resurfacing of existing driveways, including installation of new edgings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Quendon in Essex

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

Quendon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Quendon and Rickling. 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 Quendon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Quendon Wood SSSI; 10 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 Quendon

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Quendon. The average decision time was 39 days.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Quendon were listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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