Wendens Ambo, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wendens Ambo, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wendens Ambo are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wendens Ambo
Wendens Ambo is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Formed in 1662 from the merger of the historic parishes of Great Wenden and Little Wenden, its name reflects this dual heritage, with "ambo" meaning "both" in Latin. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 452, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 452 (2021)
District: Uttlesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £522,097 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wendens Ambo.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wendens Ambo.
- 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 Wendens Ambo based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Wendens Ambo.
- - The Wick Church Path Wendens Ambo
1 no. large mature Lime to be felled as it is now dead, suitable replacement to be planted near.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - The Chapel Royston Road Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JX
1 no. Field Maple - Remove tree and grind stump below ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - UTT/26/1464/TCA · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - The Chapel Royston Road Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JX
1 no. Field Maple - Remove tree and grind stump below ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-06-15 - - The Bell Royston Road Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JY
Application to discharge conditions 3 (external materials including windows/doors), 4 (window/door sections and elevations), 6 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 7 (GCN method statement), 8
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - UTT/26/1236/DOC · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - The Bell Royston Road Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JY
Application to discharge conditions 3 (external materials including windows/doors), 4 (window/door sections and elevations), 6 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 7 (GCN method statement), 8
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-21 - UTT/26/1165/DOC · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - Hoodwink House Royston Road Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JX
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) and condition 4 (fenestration details) attached to UTT/26/0223/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-14 - - The Crockern Royston Road Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JY
Existing garage demolished and replaced with new garage/gym
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Kingfisher House Duck Street Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JU
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/26/0386/HHF (Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed single storey rear extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Kellers Duck Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JU
Reduce the spread of 1 no. mature Yew by raising crown to reduce/remove lowest branches and taper the upper branches more narrowly by up to 20% while retaining height and reduce crown of 1 no. large m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Street Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JZ
Application to discharge condition 5 (written scheme of investigation) attached to UTT/25/3176/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - The Lodge Duck Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JU
Proposed single storey rear extension - extending 8m from rear wall, maximum height 3m and height to eaves 2.4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - Kingfisher House Duck Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JU
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Hoodwink House Royston Road Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JX
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/25/1901/HHF (Proposed demolition of flat roof rear extension and outbuilding and erection of two storey rear extensions, replacement roof, s
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Crockern Royston Road Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JY
Erection of front and side boundary fencing with associated gates.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Beechwood House The Beeches Royston Road Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4LN
Reduce height by 4 metres and reduce lateral branches by 1.5 metres of 1no. Silver Birch. Reduce crown by 2 metres of 3no. Yew trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Street Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JZ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (waste management plan), 4 (phase 1 desk study) and 5 (written scheme of investigation) attached to UTT/25/2087/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Blythburgh House Duck Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JU
Removal of 1 no. Ash due to being intertwined with power cables and having caused previous damage that is likely to occur again. Tree is also in very close proximity to the road and customers house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Wenden Hall Church Path Church Street Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JZ
Proposed part removal of existing Leylandii hedge along the boundary between the driveway and playground area followed by replacement with smaller and easier to manage species for more light and easie
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Blythburgh House Duck Street Wendens Ambo Essex CB11 4JU
Re-pollard Ash trees, reduce 1no. Cherry tree by 2m and 1no. Field Maple tree by 4.5-5m. Remove 1no. Ash tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Village Hall Royston Road Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JX
Proposal to fell 1 no. Elder due to proximity to sewage works, impact on neighbours amenity and potential safety risk
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Wendens Ambo in Essex
Wendens Ambo is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Formed in 1662 from the merger of the historic parishes of Great Wenden and Little Wenden, its name reflects this dual heritage, with "ambo" meaning "both" in Latin. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 452, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 452 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.
Property prices in Wendens Ambo show an average sale price of £522,097, 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 Wendens Ambo a particularly low-crime area.
Wendens Ambo has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wendens Ambo, Audley End. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wendens Ambo 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 Wendens Ambo
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wendens Ambo. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wendens Ambo.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wendens Ambo were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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