Sturmer, Essex Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from Essex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Retention of change of use of land from agricultural land to part residential garden, part paddock. Retention of outbuilding and proposed changes to outbuilding including change in roof form, changes to fenestration and erection of extension. Erection of boundary treatment.
Erection of 6 No. dwellings and associated access.
Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommodation.
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About Sturmer - Planning Applications & Local Development
Sturmer is a picturesque village and civil parish in Essex, located just 2 miles southeast of Haverhill and near the Suffolk border. Known for its historical significance, Sturmer was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and its name derives from the nearby River Stour and the original "Stour Mere." The village has a small population of 525 as of the 2021 census and is also famous for the Sturmer Pippin apple, developed in the 19th century by local resident Ezekiel Dillistone. The other has a population of approximately 525 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Sturmer show an average sale price of £274,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sturmer area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sturmer a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sturmer has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sturmer 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Sturmer, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.