Wimbish Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wimbish Green, Essex.
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About Wimbish Green
Wimbish Green is a civil parish and village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, about 4 miles southeast of Saffron Walden. With a history dating back to its first mention in 1042, the village features a non-denominational primary school and a church, which has undergone significant changes since being partially destroyed by lightning in 1756. As of the 2021 census, Wimbish Green had a population of 1,476, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £439,243 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 002B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wimbish Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wimbish Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Wimbish Green.
- - Midden Top Road Wimbish Essex CB10 2XJ
Erection of detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Grange Radwinter Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2TF
Non material amendment to UTT/25/2405/FUL - removal of conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 5 (habitat management and monitoring plan) and 6 (biodiversity gain plan), all imposed in error
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Piglets Corner Top Road Wimbish Essex CB10 2XJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (vehicular access), condition 4 (vehicular access) and condition 5 (highway safety) attached to UTT/25/1594/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Grange Radwinter Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2TF
Construction on agricultural land of two new flood attenuation wetlands, three ditch-linked ponds, four new gutters, and associated ditch works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 5 Rayments Bungalows Top Road Wimbish Essex CB10 2XL
First floor extension, ground floor extension and replacement garage (amendments to scheme approved under planning permission UTT/25/2999/HHF)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Top Road Wimbish Essex
Notice under Overhead Line (Exemption) (England & Wales) Regulations 2009 - Install pole, LV underground cable and LV overhead line
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Springfield Roman Road Radwinter Essex CB10 2TF
Proposed two storey front and rear extensions (with a rear terrace), one storey rear extension, first floor rear dormer, changes to materials and fenestration, and new side entrance canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - The Bungalow Top Road Wimbish Essex CB10 2XJ
Demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings. Erection of 2no. residential dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and widening of existing access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Home Pasture Stud Top Road Wimbish Essex CB10 2XJ
Application to vary condition 9 of UTT/16/3148/FUL and follow up application UTT/19/2936/FUL - to extend the time in which existing caravan can be used as temporary residential accommodation to a furt
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Wimbish Green in Essex
Wimbish Green is a civil parish and village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, about 4 miles southeast of Saffron Walden. With a history dating back to its first mention in 1042, the village features a non-denominational primary school and a church, which has undergone significant changes since being partially destroyed by lightning in 1756. As of the 2021 census, Wimbish Green had a population of 1,476, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Wimbish Green show an average sale price of £439,243, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wimbish Green is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wimbish Green 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.
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Planning Activity in Wimbish Green
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wimbish Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wimbish Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Wimbish Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wimbish Green were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.