Buckhurst Hill, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckhurst Hill, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill is an affluent civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, just outside Greater London and inside the M25 motorway. Situated 11 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it has developed significantly since the opening of Buckhurst Hill station in 1856, now part of the Central line of the London Underground. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 11,755, making it an attractive area for planning applications given its proximity to London and established transport links.
Population: 11,755 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £661,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckhurst Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckhurst Hill.
- 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 Buckhurst Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Buckhurst Hill.
- - 7, Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQ
Proposed two storey side & rear extensions & alterations to existing elevations. (Amended application to EPF/0629/25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 53, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN
Single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Winston, 26A Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LT
TPO/EPF/34/88 T1: Sycamore - Crown lift by up to 6m from ground, as specified. Reduce back from building by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditio
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 14, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT
Single storey rear extension with garage conversion. (Amended application to EPF/0639/24).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY
Retrospective consent for retention of existing extract flue and free-standing rear storage containers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 68, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP
Proposed raised patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 4 Monarch Place, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DP
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 74, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 12, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use of garage to en-suite bedroom and raising of garage roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land to rear of 1 - 12 & 14 - 19 Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Back Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Type and Colours of external finishes and 14 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0928/24 (Proposed construction of a new 4 storey building, comprising 8 x 1 b
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 8, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EG
Loft conversion to bungalow with rear dormer.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 142, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 - details of the surfacing materials , boundary treatments and landscaping of EPF/2056/19 (Demolition of bungalow and construction of a two storey building
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 143, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1610/25 (Erection of single storey front and rear extension. Two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Rear of 75, 75a-c,77 Queens Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BW
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage), 5 (Extraction Details), 6 and 7 (Contaminated Land), 10 (Broadband) and 13 (Water Efficiency) attached to EPF/280
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 143, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS
Erection of single storey front and rear extension. Two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer. (Amended application to EPF/1915/24).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Land at Back Lane / rear of 53 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DN
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Surface Water discharge), Condition 4 (a) (Contamination report), Condition 5 (External materials), Condition 6 (Hard and soft landscaping)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Victoria House, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EX
1no. externally illuminated fixed display board, 1no. non-illuminated metal cut out lettering sign, 2no. non-illuminated fixed display board signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage/outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 9, Chestnut Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EL
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable extension, rear facing dormer and front roof window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 9, Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Buckhurst Hill in Essex
Buckhurst Hill is an affluent civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, just outside Greater London and inside the M25 motorway. Situated 11 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it has developed significantly since the opening of Buckhurst Hill station in 1856, now part of the Central line of the London Underground. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 11,755, making it an attractive area for planning applications given its proximity to London and established transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,755 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in Buckhurst Hill show an average sale price of £661,935, 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 Buckhurst Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Buckhurst Hill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodford Bridge, Woodford Broadway, Woodford Wells, Woodford Green. 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 Buckhurst Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 7 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.
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Planning Activity in Buckhurst Hill
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Buckhurst Hill. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Buckhurst Hill.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Buckhurst Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Buckhurst Hill were full planning applications (50), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 74 applications
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