Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Stansted Mountfitchet are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 8,691 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stansted Mountfitchet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stansted Mountfitchet.
- 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 Stansted Mountfitchet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Stansted Mountfitchet.
- UTT/26/1684/DOC · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - The Manor House Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 8 (acoustic assessment) attached to UTT/25/2139/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-08 - - The Manor House Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 8 (acoustic assessment) attached to UTT/25/2139/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - UTT/26/1596/PIP · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - Land North Side Of Elsenham Road Stansted
Planning in Principle for a phased development of up to 9 self-build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-01 - - The Mountfitchet High School Forest Hall Road Stansted Essex CM24 8TZ
Application to discharge condition 6 (community use agreement) attached to UTT/25/3152/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - UTT/26/1586/DOC · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 47 Recreation Ground Stansted Essex CM24 8BD
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) and condition 4 (window details) attached to UTT/24/2951/HHF
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 47 Recreation Ground Stansted Essex CM24 8BD
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) and condition 4 (window details) attached to UTT/24/2951/HHF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 7 Lower Street Stansted Essex CM24 8LN
Application to discharge condition 3 (kitchen details) attached to UTT/26/0125/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 1 Park Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PB
Removal of limb of 1no. Oak next to garage on front drive.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - UTT/26/1228/TPO · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - 1 Park Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PB
Removal of limb of 1no. Oak next to garage on front drive.
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 3 Livings Way Stansted Essex CM24 8SN
Proposed loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - The Manor House (Coach House) Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (external materials) and condition 5 (landscaping) attached to UTT/25/2140/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Manor House (Annexe) Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 14 (landscaping) attached to UTT/25/2139/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Manor House Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 15 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to UTT/25/2139/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Manor House (Annexe) Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials), 7 (external lighting), 8 (acoustic assessment), 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan:Biodiversity), 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 5 Mount Drive Stansted Essex CM24 8NY
Single storey rear extension - extending 6 metres from rear wall, maximum height 3.22 metres and height to eaves 2.96 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Manor House (Coach House) Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 6 (archaeology), condition 7 (archaeology), condition 10 (Construction Enviornmental Management Plan), condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), condition 12
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - The Manor House (Coach House) Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8PZ
Application to discharge condition 17 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to UTT/25/2140/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land To The East Of High Lane Stansted
Application to discharge condition 21 (highways) attached to UTT/22/0457/OP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 1 Haggerwood Way Stansted Essex CM24 8FY
Small one-story extension of 1.3 metres by 3 metres to existing dining room. This is all within our land in our back garden. Drawings and plans attached.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land At Eastfield Stables May Walk Elsenham Road Stansted Essex
Erection of 1 no. self build detached bungalow with associated parking access and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stansted Mountfitchet a particularly low-crime area.
Stansted Mountfitchet has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stansted Mountfitchet, Bentfield Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Stansted Mountfitchet includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Stansted Mountfitchet
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Stansted Mountfitchet. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stansted Mountfitchet.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stansted Mountfitchet were tree works (19), discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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