Woodham Ferrers, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
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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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Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Maldon
- LSOA: Chelmsford 005D
Crime Statistics
47 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 46
- violent-crime: 1
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.
- - 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
View full details - - Birkett Hall Main Road Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 8RJ
Demolition of Existing Buildings; Erection of 10 Dwellings with Associated Vehicular Access and Parking, Private Amenity Space, Public Open Space, Landscaping and Attenuation Basin; Erection of Stable
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Corner Cottage The Street Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 8RH
Two storey front extension with alterations to fenestration. Re-cladding and addition of roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Woodham Ferrers in Essex
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 617. It sits within the Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre district.
The Woodham Ferrers area recorded 47 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Ferrers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodham Ferrers may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 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 25% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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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.