Wimbish, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wimbish, Essex.

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About Wimbish

Wimbish is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, approximately 4 miles southeast of Saffron Walden. The village, first recorded in 1042 as Winebisc, features a non-denominational primary school and a church with a historically significant tower that has undergone several reconstructions. As of the 2021 census, Wimbish has a population of 1,476, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,476 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Area Information

• Admin district: Uttlesford
• Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
• LSOA: Uttlesford 004C

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 2
• other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wimbish.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wimbish.

• 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 Wimbish based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wimbish.

1. - Land At Wimbish Hall Farm Maple Lane Wimbish Essex
   Outline application with all matters reserved except for access and layout for the erection of three detached dwellings with access and parking.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Wimbish in Essex

Wimbish is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, approximately 4 miles southeast of Saffron Walden. The village, first recorded in 1042 as Winebisc, features a non-denominational primary school and a church with a historically significant tower that has undergone several reconstructions. As of the 2021 census, Wimbish has a population of 1,476, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,476 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Neighbourhood safety in Wimbish is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wimbish has one conservation area within its boundaries: Radwinter. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Wimbish 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 Wimbish

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wimbish.

The most common application types near Wimbish were outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Nearby Towns

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