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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of South Woodham Ferrers · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council

Planning in South Woodham Ferrers

Approved
85%
29 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Woodham Ferrers in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.

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Around South Woodham Ferrers

Postcode districts

CM3 562 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chelmsford City Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,026 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.

The area around South Woodham Ferrers has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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. 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.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near South Woodham Ferrers, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near South Woodham Ferrers. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was 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 South Woodham Ferrers?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near South Woodham Ferrers. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Woodham Ferrers?
The average planning decision time near South Woodham Ferrers is 53 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 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 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Woodham Ferrers?
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