WELCOME TO FELSTED
Located in north-west Essex and with a population of around 3,000, the Parish of Felsted has at its heart the historic village of Felsted, surrounded by Greens and Hamlets, in a beautiful rural setting.
Felsted retains the underlying charm and attraction of a rural parish, with the community and village at its heart. This is what attracts people to the area and what we as the Parish Council see as our historic duty to protect. Preservation of our heritage is balanced with a duty to ensure that the Parish thrives and meets the future needs of our community.
Winner of RCCE Village of the Year 2015
“One of the best places to live in the East of England” – The Sunday Times (2013)
LATEST NEWS
Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm
This is a final reminder of the opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed “Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm” planning application, particularly where any new reasons that have required time for research or prepare for submission have now been identified.
Whilst the original Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date was 16th May 2026, the final “Latest Consultation Date” is 30th June 2026.
Details of the application (and the opportunity for those residents who wish to comment) can be found at:
By entering the application reference number UTT/26/0445/FUL
Felsted Parish Council has objected because we have already supported TWO solar farms within Felsted Parish, one covering 38 acres which has been fully operational since 2014 and the other covering 282 acres, which received full planning approval from UDC in 2023 that is yet to be constructed.
Both existing sites are located near Willows Green and full details (including maps of both the two existing sites and the additional proposed “Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm” site) are available on the Parish Council website under the “NEWS” tab.
As there is a parallel application for the same solar farm proposal in Braintree district (as the site transcends the district boundaries) residents may also wish to comment on the Braintree District application, which can be found at:
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Are you passionate about your community? Are you willing to get involved?
Felsted Parish Council is seeking new members!
The role of a Parish Councillor is to represent the interests of the whole community whilst taking an active role in the decision-making process.
You are most welcome to call Heather Read, the Parish Clerk on 07719 552174 for an informal chat to find out more about what the role entails.
Applications should be made by email to the Parish Clerk at ku.vog.cp-detslef@krelc by Friday 24th July 26.
Please provide a short overview in support of your application such as the experience and knowledge that you can bring to the role.
Once appointed full training will be provided.
Holy Cross Church
The Parochial Church Council has dissolved and in the interregnum period the administration of the churchs will be undertaken by the Rural Dean and the Archdeacon.
Until a new vicar is appointed, the PC understand that there will be some reduction in services at both churches.
The Parish Council hope that a new vicar will be appointed soon and that both churches will once again fully occupy their important places in their communities.