Woodham Mortimer, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodham Mortimer, Essex.
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Planning applications in Woodham Mortimer are administered by Maldon District Council. View the full Maldon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 526 (2021)
District: Maldon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maldon
- Parliamentary constituency: Witham
- LSOA: Maldon 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodham Mortimer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodham Mortimer.
- 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 Mortimer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Woodham Mortimer.
- 26/00395/DD - 1 Falkland Green Post Office Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SU
Dead & Dangerous (5 days notice) (TPO 02/99) T3 - Oak - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 1 Falkland Green Post Office Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SU
Dead & Dangerous (5 days notice) (TPO 02/99) T3 - Oak - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00363/HOUSE - Place Lodge Rectory Lane Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SW
Single-storey front and rear extension to existing bungalow. Conversion of existing garage into living space. PV panels to existing roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Place Lodge Rectory Lane Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SW
Single-storey front and rear extension to existing bungalow. Conversion of existing garage into living space. PV panels to existing roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Merry Trees Burnham Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SS
Single storey side infill extension between dwelling and garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Golf Driving Range Burnham Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SR
Reserved matters application for the approval of all matters on approved planning application 22/00482/OUT (Outline application with all matters reserved for up to 18 dwellings with a provision for af
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Whitegates Post Office Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SX
Claim for lawful development certificate for proposed flat roof dormer to rear roof slope with sky light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Whitegates Post Office Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon Essex CM9 6SX
Single storey front extensions. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to roof forms of existing porch and rear projection. Changes to fenestration including blocking up windows and doors, addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Woodham Mortimer in Essex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodham Mortimer a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodham Mortimer includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Mortimer
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Woodham Mortimer. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Mortimer.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodham Mortimer were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (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 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.