What types of planning applications are most common near Stow Maries?

The most common type of planning application near Stow Maries is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Stow Maries, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stow Maries, Essex.

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About Stow Maries

Stow Maries is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Essex, at the western end of the Dengie peninsula. It falls within the Purleigh ward of the Maldon district and had a population of 209 according to the 2021 census. This small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in the area.

Population: 209 (2021)

District: Maldon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
LSOA: Chelmsford 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stow Maries.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stow Maries.

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 Stow Maries based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stow Maries.

- Land Adjacent The Owls Woodham Road Stow Maries Essex
Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale on approved planning application 23/00977/OUT allowed on appeal APP/X1545/W/25/3362093 (Outline planning appl
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Stow Maries in Essex

Property prices in Stow Maries show an average sale price of £414,572, 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 Stow Maries a particularly low-crime area.

Stow Maries has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stow Maries World War One Aerodrome. 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 Stow Maries includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Stow Maries

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stow Maries.

The most common application types near Stow Maries were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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