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71 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Saffron Walden · updated daily · Uttlesford District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 71 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Common Common Hill Saffron Walden EssexAwaiting decisionReduce crowns of 1 no. Sycamore, 1 no. London plane and 1 no. Whitebeam; re-pollard 1 no. Sycamore; remove hangers of 1 no. London plane and 1 no. Lime; remove dead limbs of 1 no. London plane and 2 no. Limes; lift crowns of 2 no. Norway maples and 1 no. London plane; remove basal growth of 1 no. Lime; create new structural pollard on 1 no. White willow and sever Ivy on 3 no. Sycamores and 1 no. ElmReceived 9 Nov 2026UTT/26/2823/TCA
Birchbank 5 Margaret Way Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1APAwaiting decisionProposed additional storey to existing dwellingReceived 6 Nov 2026UTT/26/2803/PDE
Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BNAwaiting decisionReduce crown by 2m, lift crown by 2m 1 no. Copper Beech, reduce back lateral growth by 2.5m and remove major dead wood 4 no. Sycamores, trim back to old pollard points 1 no. Sycamore and remove dead wood 2 no. SycamoresReceived 5 Nov 2026UTT/26/2787/TCA
Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BNAwaiting decisionRemoval of the existing external fire escape staircase and replacement of the staircase together with its associated worksReceived 3 Nov 2026UTT/26/2779/FUL
Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BNAwaiting decisionRemoval of the existing external fire escape staircase and replacement of the staircase together with its associated worksReceived 3 Nov 2026UTT/26/2766/LB

Planning in Saffron Walden

Approved: 88%; 112 of 127 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Saffron Walden in the last 24 months, from Uttlesford District Council's planning register.

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CB10 433 applications in the last 12 monthsCB11 401 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is a charming market town and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, approximately 12 miles north of Bishop's Stortford and 15 miles south of Cambridge. Known for its rural character and medieval architecture, the town is home to a population of 16,610, with the wider parish, which includes Little Walden and Audley End, having a total of 17,022 residents as of the 2021 census. This historical town offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its heritage and ongoing development. The town has a population of approximately 15,504 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Saffron Walden show an average sale price of £522,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Saffron Walden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Saffron Walden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Saffron Walden 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.saffronwalden.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Saffron Walden, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 302 planning applications were submitted near Saffron Walden. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (52), full planning applications (43), tree works (32).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Saffron Walden?

In the last 24 months, 302 planning applications were submitted near Saffron Walden. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Saffron Walden?

The average planning decision time near Saffron Walden is 37 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 Saffron Walden?

The planning approval rate near Saffron Walden is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saffron Walden?

The most common type of planning application near Saffron Walden is discharge of conditions, with 52 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saffron Walden?

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