How long do planning decisions take near South Woodham Ferrers?

The average planning decision time near South Woodham Ferrers is 39 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 South Woodham Ferrers?

The planning approval rate near South Woodham Ferrers is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Woodham Ferrers?

The most common type of planning application near South Woodham Ferrers is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Woodham Ferrers?

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South Woodham Ferrers, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

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

About South Woodham Ferrers

South Woodham Ferrers is a town and civil parish located in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 35 miles east of London and 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 16,026, making it a significant area for potential development and planning applications within the region.

Population: 16,026 (2021)

District: Chelmsford

Website: http://www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Chelmsford 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Woodham Ferrers.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Woodham Ferrers.

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 South Woodham Ferrers based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near South Woodham Ferrers.

26/00624/FUL - 20 Mount Pleasant Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5PA
Part two storey part single storey rear extension. Single storey front extension with garage conversion. Removal of existing side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-05-19
- 49 Hullbridge Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5NG
Erection of a single-storey granny annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 4 Manor Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5PW
Formation of new access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 24 Harvest Close South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5XR
T6 Oak in rear garden - Reduce crown height by 2-3m. Remove weak and thinning branches and clean out deadwood. Reason: To reduce overhang for patio area and washing line area for number 24. Reduce ove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Woodham Ferrers a particularly low-crime area.

South Woodham Ferrers has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 South Woodham Ferrers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Essex Estuaries; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3); 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3). 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, South Woodham Ferrers planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk/. 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 South Woodham Ferrers

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near South Woodham Ferrers. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Woodham Ferrers maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near South Woodham Ferrers were tree works (8), outline applications (3), full planning applications (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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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