Runsell Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Runsell Green, Essex.
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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: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Chelmsford 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Runsell Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Runsell Green.
- 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 Runsell Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Runsell Green.
- - Land North East Of Little Fields Danbury Chelmsford Essex
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 26 residential dwellings with new access, public open spaces, sustainable urban drainage systems, landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks. Acc
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 10 Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QX
Condition 3 - Materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 116 Maldon Road Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4RA
Condition 4 - Materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 20 Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QS
T3 Oak - 6 m crown lift removing only secondary branches, 2 m lateral reduction to remaining lower primary laterals ensuring operations cumulatively remove no more than 10% of live crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 4 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QU
T1 - Oak - Crown reduction of 3m to suitable pruning points - Reason: to maintain size, removal of deadwood which falls frequently and reduce overhang to property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Cherry Retreat Cherry Garden Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QP
T1 Oak- 2m crown all over reduction. Reason: Branches are broken and falling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Runsell Green in Essex
Runsell Green is a settlement located in Essex, England.
Property prices in Runsell Green 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 Runsell Green a particularly low-crime area.
Runsell Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Danbury. 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 Runsell Green includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Danbury Common SSSI, Woodham Walter Common SSSI, Blake's Wood & Lingwood Common SSSI; 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, Runsell Green 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 Runsell Green
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Runsell Green. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Runsell Green.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Runsell Green were tree works (11), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (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, 15 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.