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Planning in Woodham Mortimer

Approved
91%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodham Mortimer in the last 24 months, from Maldon District Council's planning register.

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About Woodham Mortimer

Woodham Mortimer is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Dengie Peninsula in the Maldon District of Essex, approximately three miles west-south-west of Maldon. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 526 residents and operates under a grouped parish council alongside the neighbouring parish of Hazeleigh, making it an integral part of the local governance in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 526 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maldon district.

Property prices in Woodham Mortimer show an average sale price of £392,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Woodham Mortimer area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Woodham Mortimer a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Woodham Mortimer has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodham Mortimer 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 Mortimer, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Mortimer. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodham Mortimer?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Mortimer. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodham Mortimer?
The average planning decision time near Woodham Mortimer is 81 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 Mortimer?
The planning approval rate near Woodham Mortimer is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodham Mortimer?
The most common type of planning application near Woodham Mortimer is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodham Mortimer?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodham Mortimer on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.