How long do planning decisions take near Runwell?

The average planning decision time near Runwell is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Runwell?

The planning approval rate near Runwell is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Runwell?

The most common type of planning application near Runwell is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Runwell, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Runwell, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Runwell are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Runwell

Runwell is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, adjacent to the northern edge of Wickford. The area encompasses both residential and rural zones, notably featuring the St Luke's Park development on the site of the former Runwell Hospital. As of the 2021 census, Runwell has a population of 4,450, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 4,540 (2021)

District: Chelmsford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £383,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Basildon
Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford
LSOA: Basildon 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Runwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Runwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Runwell.

26/00739/TPOBAS - 22 Maple Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7FS
TPO/03/15 - Reduce the overall crown by a maximum of 30% (not exceeding 3 metres from the branch tips), maintaining the tree's natural form and balanced canopy. Remove any dead, diseased and damaged b
Status: Undecided | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-30
- 22 Maple Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7FS
TPO/03/15 - Reduce the overall crown by a maximum of 30% (not exceeding 3 metres from the branch tips), maintaining the tree's natural form and balanced canopy. Remove any dead, diseased and damaged b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-06-29
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- 31 Oak Crescent Wickford Essex SS11 7FF
Construct new rear facing dormers to existing first floor rooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 94 Swan Lane Wickford SS11 7DF
Single storey rear extension with roof lanterns.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 16 Maple Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7FS
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 94 Swan Lane Wickford SS11 7DF
Single storey rear extension with roof lanterns.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Barn Hall Station Road Wickford Essex SS11 7NE
Single storey side extension to existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basildon | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Area of Open Space north of Church End Lane, Runwell, SS11 7DS
The creation of a flood attenuation basin, associated minor works with temporary construction access via Homeholly House car park on land to the north of Church End Lane, Runwell
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Essex | Date: 2024-09-04
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- 11 Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 6m, for which the maximum height would be 3.11m, and for which t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-07-08
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A brief summary of Runwell in Essex

Property prices in Runwell show an average sale price of £383,180, 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 Runwell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Runwell includes 2 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 Runwell

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Runwell. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Runwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Runwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Runwell were outline applications (10), full planning applications (9), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

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