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Planning in Sewards End

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Uttlesford District CouncilCouncil page

Around Sewards End

Postcode districts

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

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Sewards End

Sewards End is a charming village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, just 2 miles east of Saffron Walden. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 531 residents, making it a quaint community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 531 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Sewards End 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 Sewards End 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 Sewards End a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sewards End has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sewards End 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sewards End, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Sewards End. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (9), amendments (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sewards End?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Sewards End. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sewards End?
The average planning decision time near Sewards End is 75 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 Sewards End?
The planning approval rate near Sewards End is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sewards End?
The most common type of planning application near Sewards End is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sewards End?
You can search and track planning applications near Sewards End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.