Search Buckhurst Hill planning applications
42 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Buckhurst Hill · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
- 159, Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0NPAwaiting decisionMonkham's Lane NMA WindowNon-Material AmendmentReceived 4 Nov 20262526/23/02
- 29, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AHAwaiting decisionProposed Ground Floor Side Extension, Garage conversion and Boundary Fence Alterations.Householder planning permissionReceived 28 Oct 2026EPF/2070/26
- 7 Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQAwaiting decisionTwo storey side and rear extension, new front porch, two new bay windows on front elevation, and increased ridge height with crown roof and rear rooflights to provide accommodation in the roof space (amendment to planning permission EPF/1555/26).Householder planning permissionReceived 28 Oct 2026EPF/2068/26
- 38, Hawthorn Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6JFRefused38 Hawthorn Road (Bobby)Lawful development: Proposed useReceived 23 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 20262777/26
- St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RXApprovedSt John's Conservation Area T1: Oak - Fell leaving a high stump for habitat. T2: Sycamore - Fell leaving a high stump for habitat. G1: Mixed group of Holly, Yew, Sycamore and Oak - Thin out holly and yew trees to allow access to fell T1 & T2 and to allow more light to woodland floor and space for mature trees to grow.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 15 Oct 2026EPF/1948/26
Planning in Buckhurst Hill
- Approved
- 84%
- 157 of 185 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Buckhurst Hill in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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IG9 122 applications in the last 12 monthsIG8 492 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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. 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 £638,563, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Buckhurst Hill has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckhurst Hill 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Buckhurst Hill, 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, 237 planning applications were submitted near Buckhurst Hill. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (59), outline applications (25), discharge of conditions (13).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).