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Planning in Woodham Ferrers

Only 2 decisions near Woodham Ferrers in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodham Ferrers in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 617. It sits within the Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre district.

Property prices in Woodham Ferrers show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 Woodham Ferrers a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Woodham Ferrers has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodham Ferrers 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 Woodham Ferrers, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Ferrers.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodham Ferrers?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Ferrers.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodham Ferrers?
The most common type of planning application near Woodham Ferrers is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodham Ferrers?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodham Ferrers on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.