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21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bell Common · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- New Farm, Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HTAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing buildings and hardstanding, conversion of the existing barn to form two dwellings, and the erection of six dwellings, together with open space, associated access, parking, landscaping and associated works.Full planning permissionReceived 20 Oct 2026EPF/1991/26
- 11 Griffins Wood Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DHAwaiting decisionTwo-storey rear extension, one and a half-storey side extension and garden room.Householder planning permissionReceived 16 Oct 2026EPF/1968/26
- Mill House Farm, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4DLAwaiting decisionRemoval of front and rear conservatories; part demolition of existing side extension; demolition of single-storey south-east wing (former stable block), detached garage and stores (north-west outbuilding retained); removal of swimming pool, tennis court and Wendy house. Erection of two-storey side extension, two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, and single-storey front extension to form pool house; covered porch across front elevation; removal of existing dormer windows and insertion of dormer window to side extension; associated external alterations and landscaping.Householder planning permissionReceived 15 Oct 2026EPF/1953/26
- Mill House Farm, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4DLAwaiting decisionDemolition in a Conservation Area for removal of front and rear conservatories; part demolition of existing side extension; demolition of single-storey south-east wing (former stable block), detached garage and stores (north-west outbuilding retained); removal of swimming pool, tennis court and Wendy house.Demolition in a conservation areaReceived 15 Oct 2026EPF/1956/26
- 33, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DYApprovedBell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T2: Apple - Crown reduce by up to 2m and selective prune of side branch. T3: Holly Oak - Selective prune of side branch.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 15 Oct 2026EPF/1960/26
Planning in Bell Common
- Approved
- 95%
- 20 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bell Common in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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CM16 322 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bell Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bell Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bell Common has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bell Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Bell Common. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (9), tree works (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.