Abridge, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abridge, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Abridge
Abridge is a village located in Essex, England, situated along the River Roding and approximately 16 miles southwest of Chelmsford. It falls within the district of Epping Forest and is part of the parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. As a part of the civil parish of Lambourne, Abridge is governed by the Lambourne Parish Council, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,500
District: Lambourne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 010A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- drugs: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abridge.
- 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 Abridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Abridge.
- - 34, Ardele, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX
Proposed loft conversion, replacement of existing single storey conservatory to form dining area, minor internal alterations. Removal of existing garage (in disrepair) to form patio area, external hom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB
Infill of existing balconies to the established building line on western elevation. Infill of existing inset porch to established front elevation. Replacement of existing door on rear elevation with w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB
Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 110 London Road Cottages, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XU
Proposed new front boundary treatment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 64, Lodge Park, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 67, Fancy Free, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU
Loft Conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Blue Boar Public House, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA
Listed building consent for installation of 1 x wall mounted sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Blue Boar Public House, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA
Listed Building Consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet and 5 x non illuminated signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Blue Boar Public House, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA
Advertisement consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet and 5 x non illuminated signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 26, Waltham End, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 110 London Road Cottages, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XU
Proposed new front boundary railing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 39, Abridge Village Hall, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD
Cladding of existing shipping containers with traditional ship-lapped black timber horizontal cladding and introducing a new small tea hut timber structure abut the existing containers.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 40, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX
Conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 1, Field Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DL
Demolition of existing conservatory , garage and outbuilding and erection of rear 6.0m extension and side 3.0m deep extension / change of Entrance door location to front of the building and installati
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 28, Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL
Loft conversion with rear facing dormer, three conservation style roof windows in the rear roof slope, and three conservation style roof windows in the front roof slope.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Beau Desert, 54 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX
Single storey rear extension, insertion of new window to ground floor flank elevation, erection of new front entrance porch and alterations to roof above ground floor front bay window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Roding View, 68 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XP
Single storey rear extension and proposed gates to a height of 1.6m to match existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Lambourne County Primary School, 36 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU
Construction of a raised Verandah of a Reception Classroom, associated gates, fencing and surfacing with the playground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Glenview, 56 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX
Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey flat roof rear extension, height to eaves 2.80m and maximum height 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Abridge in Essex
Abridge is a village located in Essex, England, situated along the River Roding and approximately 16 miles southwest of Chelmsford. It falls within the district of Epping Forest and is part of the parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. As a part of the civil parish of Lambourne, Abridge is governed by the Lambourne Parish Council, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,500. It sits within the Lambourne district.
Property prices in Abridge show an average sale price of £433,247, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Abridge area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Abridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Abridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abridge 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abridge 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.
Planning Activity in Abridge
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Abridge. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Abridge.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Abridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Abridge were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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.