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Planning in Stansted Mountfitchet

Approved
92%
48 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About Stansted Mountfitchet

Stansted Mountfitchet, often referred to simply as Stansted, is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 35 miles northeast of London. The village is notable for its proximity to London Stansted Airport, situated just 2 miles southeast of the village centre, and is conveniently served by the Stansted Mountfitchet railway station, making it an important area for planning applications related to transportation and development. The town has a population of approximately 8,691 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Stansted Mountfitchet show an average sale price of £446,730, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stansted Mountfitchet has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, 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, 138 planning applications were submitted near Stansted Mountfitchet. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (26), tree works (24), full planning applications (20). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stansted Mountfitchet?
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Stansted Mountfitchet. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stansted Mountfitchet?
The average planning decision time near Stansted Mountfitchet is 34 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 Stansted Mountfitchet?
The planning approval rate near Stansted Mountfitchet is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stansted Mountfitchet?
The most common type of planning application near Stansted Mountfitchet is discharge of conditions, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stansted Mountfitchet?
You can search and track planning applications near Stansted Mountfitchet on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.