Ramsden Heath, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ramsden Heath, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Ramsden Heath
Ramsden Heath is a charming village in Essex, situated roughly 8 miles south of Chelmsford and conveniently located near Billericay and Wickford, which are about 3 and 3.5 miles away, respectively. The village's proximity to Hanningfield Reservoir and the neighbouring village of Downham makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 1,966
District: South Hanningfield
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ramsden Heath.
- 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 Ramsden Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ramsden Heath.
- - Meepswood Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex
New dwelling to replace existing stables and associated works including landscaping and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NF
Construction of a single storey outbuilding with a flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Store Windsor Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QE
Change of use of existing building from car breakers (sui generis) to MOT station (Use Class B2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Park Lane Riding School Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NN
Condition 8 - Boundaries, Condition 18 - hard and soft landscape
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Park Lane Riding School Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NN
Condition 8 - Boundary treatment, Condition 11 - External lighting, Condition 18 - Hard and soft landscaping
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Ramsden Heath in Essex
Ramsden Heath is a charming village in Essex, situated roughly 8 miles south of Chelmsford and conveniently located near Billericay and Wickford, which are about 3 and 3.5 miles away, respectively. The village's proximity to Hanningfield Reservoir and the neighbouring village of Downham makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,966. It sits within the South Hanningfield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ramsden Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ramsden Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hanningfield Reservoir SSSI; 5 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 Ramsden Heath
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ramsden Heath. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ramsden Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ramsden Heath were full planning applications (7), outline applications (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.