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Planning in Waltham's Cross

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About Waltham's Cross

Waltham's Cross is a hamlet situated within the Braintree district of Essex, strategically positioned between the villages of Finchingfield, Great Bardfield, and Wethersfield. This location makes it a key area for potential planning applications, given its proximity to these communities and the surrounding rural landscape.

Property prices in Waltham's Cross show an average sale price of £331,995, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Waltham's Cross 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 Waltham's Cross a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Waltham's Cross has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waltham's 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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