How long do planning decisions take near Woodham Ferrers?

The average planning decision time near Woodham Ferrers is 40 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 Woodham Ferrers?

The planning approval rate near Woodham Ferrers is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodham Ferrers?

The most common type of planning application near Woodham Ferrers is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodham Ferrers?

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Woodham Ferrers, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodham Ferrers, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodham Ferrers are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Woodham Ferrers

Woodham Ferrers is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, just 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. Often simply called Woodham, the village is sometimes referred to as North Woodham, distinguishing it from the nearby South Woodham Ferrers. As of the 2021 census, the population of this charming community was 325, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

Population: 617

District: Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
LSOA: Chelmsford 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodham Ferrers.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodham Ferrers based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Woodham Ferrers.

24/01522/DOC/5 - Birkett Hall Main Road Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 8RJ
Condition 9 - Maintenance Plan Condition 12 - Public Art Statement Condition 18 - Replacement Planting Condition 23 - External Lighting Condition 15 - Hard and Soft Landscape
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-06-15
- Land South Of Town Farm Main Road Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford
Retrospective Application for change of use of agricultural land to storage (Use Class B8)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-29
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- Birkett Hall Main Road Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 8RJ
Condition 3 - Programme of historic building recording; Condition 4 - Contamination; Condition 5 - BNG Plan; Condition 6 - Written habitat management and monitoring plan; Condition 7 - Finished levels
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Woodham Ferrers in Essex

Property prices in Woodham Ferrers show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 Woodham Ferrers a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woodham Ferrers includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Woodham Ferrers

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Ferrers. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Woodham Ferrers.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodham Ferrers were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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