Search Widdington planning applications

26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Widdington · updated daily · Uttlesford District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 26 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Widdington Pit Hollow Road Widdington Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3SLAwaiting decisionConsultation on Essex County Council Application ESS/48/26/UTT - Modular office building and extension to car park area together with associated landscaping worksReceived 29 Oct 2026UTT/26/2747/CC
Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Essex, CB11 3SLAwaiting decisionModular office building and extension to car park area together with associated landscaping worksFull Planning Application ESSReceived 15 Oct 2026ESS/48/26/UTT
32 Hamel Way Widdington Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3SJAwaiting decisionProposed single storey extensionReceived 21 Sep 2026UTT/26/2357/HHF
Bridgetts Hollow Road Widdington Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3SLAwaiting decisionProposed felling of 1 no. dead HawthornReceived 17 Sep 2026UTT/26/2407/TCA
Land To The South Of Cornells Lane Widdington EssexAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge condition 6 (construction management plan) attached to UTT/25/2022/FULReceived 15 Sep 2026UTT/26/2373/DOC

Planning in Widdington

Approved: 93%; 14 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

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

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Around Widdington

Postcode districts

CB11 401 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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About Widdington

Widdington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, approximately 4 miles south of Saffron Walden. The parish is home to a historic church dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and, as of the 2021 census, has a population of 502 residents. This small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 502 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Widdington show an average sale price of £522,097, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Widdington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Widdington has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Widdington 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 Widdington, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Widdington. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Widdington?

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Widdington. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Widdington?

The average planning decision time near Widdington is 32 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 Widdington?

The planning approval rate near Widdington is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Widdington?

The most common type of planning application near Widdington is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Widdington?

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