Swallows Cross, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swallows Cross, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swallows Cross are administered by Brentwood Borough Council. View the full Brentwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swallows Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swallows Cross.
- 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 Swallows Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Swallows Cross.
- - Swallows Cross Farm Wyatts Green Road Wyatts Green Essex
Discharge of condition 3 (Details of materials), 4 (Details of new windows, doors, eaves etc), 5 (Details of existing and proposed site levels), 10 (Construction Method Statement), 22 (Remidiation sch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Swallows Cross Farm Wyatts Green Road Wyatts Green Essex
Part Discharge of Condition 8 (Japanese Knotweed) of planning application 21/00985/FUL(Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and construction of 12 houses, comprising 2 x 2 bed bungalows, 4
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Swallows Cross Farm Wyatts Green Road Wyatts Green Essex
Discharge of Condition 21 (Remediation) of planning application 21/00985/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and construction of 12 houses, comprising 2 x 2 bed bungalows, 4 x 3 bed,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Swallows Cross in Essex
Swallows Cross is a settlement located in Essex, England.
Property prices in Swallows Cross show an average sale price of £530,740, 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 Swallows Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swallows Cross includes 5 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, Swallows Cross 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 Swallows Cross
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Swallows Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swallows Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Swallows Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swallows Cross were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.