Bell Common, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bell Common, Essex.
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Planning applications in Bell Common are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bell Common
Bell Common is a quaint hamlet located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England, positioned south of Epping and north of the historically significant Ambresbury Banks archaeological site. Its unique location may influence local planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and planners.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £569,737 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bell Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bell Common.
- 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 Bell Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bell Common.
- - Best Western The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Building E, New Farm,Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Regulation 77 (HRA) of EPF/0273/25 (Prior Approval for the change of use of agricultural building to storage use (Class B8)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 4: External Finishes of EPF/2376/24 (Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 1 Griffins Wood Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DH
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
Variation of Condition 4 - Pre-commencement demolition of outbuilding of EPF/0906/24 ((Demolition of existing conservatory and part demolition of rear elevation to create two storey rear extension and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Building E, New Farm,Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HT
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Parking and Turning Area and 4 Regulation 77 (HRA) of EPF/0273/25 (Prior Approval for the change of use of agricultural building to storage use (Class B8)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
Retrospective consent for demolition in Conservation Area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - New Farm House, Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HT
Prior Approval for the change of use of two agricultural buildings to form 5 no. dwellings alongside associated development’.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Bell Common in Essex
Bell Common is a quaint hamlet located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England, positioned south of Epping and north of the historically significant Ambresbury Banks archaeological site. Its unique location may influence local planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and planners.
Property prices in Bell Common show an average sale price of £569,737, 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 Bell Common a particularly low-crime area.
Bell Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Common, Epping, Copped Hall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bell Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. 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, Bell Common 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 Bell Common
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Bell Common. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bell Common.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Bell Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bell Common were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (8), tree works (5).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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