Ridgewell, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ridgewell, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ridgewell are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ridgewell
Ridgewell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, approximately six miles from Haverhill along the main road connecting Haverhill and Braintree. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 573, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications.
Population: 573 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ridgewell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ridgewell.
- 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 Ridgewell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
231 planning applications found near Ridgewell.
- - Portland Lodge Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RZ
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:Yew tree (Y1 on the plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Morvine House Drury Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SL
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:Fir tree - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - Wayland Hall Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RZ
Installation of an external boiler and an oil tank in the garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - Wayland Hall Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RZ
Installation of an external boiler and an oil tank in the garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - Ridgewell Chuch Of England Primary School Church Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SA
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area -T1 Norway Maple -Crown reduction -Canopy to be reduced to a height of 8 meters and a crown spread of 7 meters.T2 Hornbeam - Fell (P
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - Barrington Hall Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SE
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - The Kings Head Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RU
Front Gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-19
View full details - - The Kings Head Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RU
Front Gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-04-19
View full details - - The Kings Head Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RU
Removal of wall between the kitchen and utility room
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - Ivy House Drury Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SW
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:-Mature cracking willow- Remove new growth (2021/22) back to previous crown reduction points, approximately 5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-02-27
View full details - - Old Cedar Gables Drury Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SW
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - The Kings Head Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RU
Removal of bar in living room and dining room, removal of wall between the kitchen and storeroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - Moat Farm Mill Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SG
Application for approval of details as reserved by condition 6 of approved application 21/00653/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - Portland Lodge Chapel Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4RZ
Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:-Removal of 18 Leylandii trees and replaced with native small trees with maximum growth height of 4-5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - Moat Farm Mill Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SG
Conversion of existing barn, creation of mezzanine level and replacement of existing front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - Moat Farm Mill Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SG
Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 3.4.5 and 6 of approved application 21/00653/HH
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - Fairview Drury Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SJ
Erection of first-floor extension over existing flat roof rear projection and enlargement of side elevation window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-08-21
View full details - - Moat Farm Mill Road Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of approved application 21/00653/HH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - Barrington Hall Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SE
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-08-05
View full details - - The Rectory Church Lane Ridgewell Essex CO9 4SA
Application for approval of details as reserved by condition 3 of approved application 21/01537/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2021-08-03
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A brief summary of Ridgewell in Essex
Ridgewell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, approximately six miles from Haverhill along the main road connecting Haverhill and Braintree. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 573, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Ridgewell show an average sale price of £314,320, 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 Ridgewell a particularly low-crime area.
Ridgewell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ridgewell. 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 Ridgewell includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Ridgewell 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.
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