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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Thaxted · updated daily · Uttlesford District Council

Planning in Thaxted

Approved
70%
21 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thaxted in the last 24 months, from Uttlesford District Council's planning register.

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Around Thaxted

Postcode districts

CM6 558 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Thaxted

Thaxted is a charming town and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of north-west Essex, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Chelmer. Situated 5 miles north of Dunmow and 15 miles from Chelmsford, it includes several hamlets such as Cutlers Green and Monk Street. As of the 2021 census, Thaxted had a population of 3,443, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,443 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Thaxted show an average sale price of £471,430, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thaxted 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 Thaxted a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Thaxted has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thaxted 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thaxted, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Thaxted. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (12), tree works (9).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thaxted?
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Thaxted. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thaxted?
The average planning decision time near Thaxted is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Thaxted?
The planning approval rate near Thaxted is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thaxted?
The most common type of planning application near Thaxted is discharge of conditions, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thaxted?
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