How long do planning decisions take near Young's End?

The average planning decision time near Young's End is 21 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 Young's End?

The planning approval rate near Young's End is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Young's End?

The most common type of planning application near Young's End is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Young's End?

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Young's End, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Young's End, Essex.

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About Young's End

Young's End is a quaint hamlet located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. Its population is incorporated within the civil parish of Black Notley, making it a small but integral part of the local community. This tranquil setting may present opportunities for planning applications in a peaceful rural environment.

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Area Information

Admin district: Braintree
Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
LSOA: Braintree 010C

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 7
burglary: 4
violent-crime: 3
vehicle-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Young's End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Young's End.

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 Young's End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Young's End.

- Quarry And Premises Moulsham Hall Lane Great And Little Leighs Chelmsford Essex
Details pursuant to condition 57 (Archaeological Evaluation for Phases 5 to 8) of ESS/42/17/CHL. ESS/42/17/CHL was for "Continuation of planning permission ESS/46/16/CHL without compliance with condit
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Land North East Of 1 Slampseys Cottages London Road Braintree Essex
Proposed New Dwelling. Closure of existing access and formation of new access, with 4 car spaces and shared turning area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Young's End in Essex

There were 20 crimes reported in the Young's End area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Young's End includes 4 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 Young's End

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Young's End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Young's End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Young's End were other applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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