Rettendon, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rettendon, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rettendon are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rettendon
Rettendon is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. The village features two main areas: Rettendon Common to the north and Rettendon Place to the south, which are 1.5 miles apart. Key community facilities, including the parish church, village school, and village hall, are situated in Rettendon Place, making it a focal point for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,967 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Braintree 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rettendon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rettendon.
- 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 Rettendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Rettendon.
- - Hilltop Views Main Road Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8EA
Replacement Garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Hilltop House Main Road Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8EA
Proposed timber frame building for ancillary use and garden storage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Rettendon in Essex
Rettendon is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. The village features two main areas: Rettendon Common to the north and Rettendon Place to the south, which are 1.5 miles apart. Key community facilities, including the parish church, village school, and village hall, are situated in Rettendon Place, making it a focal point for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Rettendon show an average sale price of £414,572, 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 Rettendon a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rettendon 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 Rettendon
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rettendon.
The most common application types near Rettendon were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.