Aimes Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aimes Green, Essex.
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About Aimes Green
Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, just outside Greater London's administrative boundary. Positioned 13.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it sits along the Greenwich Meridian, bordered by the River Lea to the west and Epping Forest to the east. Notably, significant portions of the parish are designated as part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, which may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,605 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Epping Forest 002D
Crime Statistics
12 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- public-order: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aimes Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aimes Green.
- 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 Aimes Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Aimes Green.
- - Galley Wood House, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BJ
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/2553/23 (Proposed detached garage).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Aimes Green in Essex
Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, just outside Greater London's administrative boundary. Positioned 13.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it sits along the Greenwich Meridian, bordered by the River Lea to the west and Epping Forest to the east. Notably, significant portions of the parish are designated as part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, which may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Property prices in Aimes Green show an average sale price of £403,605, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 12 crimes reported in the Aimes Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Aimes Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Waltham Abbey. 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 Aimes Green includes 2 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, Aimes Green 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 Aimes Green
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Aimes Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Aimes Green.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aimes Green were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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