Stock, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stock, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stock are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stock
Stock is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 6 miles south of Chelmsford and 2.5 miles north of Billericay. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 2,156, making it a small but vibrant community that could be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,156 (2021)
District: Chelmsford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £794,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stock.
- 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 Stock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Stock.
- - Field Adjacent To Access Track Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone
New livestock barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Field Adjacent To Access Track Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone
New livestock barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Cubby Cottage Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9QW
Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/01809/FUL - (Demolition of store and construction of a two storey side extension and single storey extension to the front with new entrance porch. Part
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2020-01-02
View full details - - Rose Cottage Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9QW
Condition 3 - External Materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2017-10-19
View full details - - Swan And Cygnet Woods Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone
1. Oak. Mature tree with distinct lean over neighbouring property including shed and poly tunnels. Reason: Two Meripilus Giganteus brackets at base. Action: Climbing inspection for bats, then fell to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2016-11-10
View full details - - Fristling Hall Swan Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9QP
Retrospective application for 2.72m high brick gate piers
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2011-12-19
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A brief summary of Stock in Essex
Stock is a village and civil parish located in the Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 6 miles south of Chelmsford and 2.5 miles north of Billericay. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 2,156, making it a small but vibrant community that could be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,156 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.
Property prices in Stock show an average sale price of £794,770, 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 Stock a particularly low-crime area.
Stock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stock. 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 Stock includes 6 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, Stock 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 Stock
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Stock. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stock.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stock were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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