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 discharge of conditions, with 3 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.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Young's End are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,995 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

1 planning application 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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A brief summary of Young's End in Essex

Property prices in Young's End show an average sale price of £331,995, 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 Young's End a particularly low-crime area.

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, 5 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 discharge of conditions (3), amendments (1), other applications (1).

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