Chipping Ongar, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chipping Ongar, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
About Chipping Ongar
Chipping Ongar is a market town situated in the parish of Ongar within the Epping Forest District of Essex, located approximately 6 miles east of Epping and 7 miles from both Harlow and Brentwood. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 3,967, although the Royal Mail refers to the area simply as Ongar for postal purposes. This charming town offers a blend of historical character and community amenities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £522,434 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chipping Ongar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chipping Ongar.
- 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 Chipping Ongar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Chipping Ongar.
- - 9, Victoria Road, Ongar, CM5 9FE
Loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Unit 4 Bansons Yard Bansons Yard High Street Ongar CM5 9AA
Prior approval for change of use from commercial office space to two semi-detached 2 bedroom houses. See also EPF/0244/26.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Tesco, 271-277 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Advertisement consent for various internally illuminated and non-illuminated signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH
Great Stony School Conservation Area T1, T2 & T3: Lime - Crown reduce lateral branches, as specified.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land North of Chelmsford Road, Ongar, CM5 9LX
Advertisement consent for various signage as well as flags in connection with approved consent EPF/2787/23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Unit 4 Bansons Yard, Adjacent To, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Demolition of existing garage and proposed two number detached houses built.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Unit 4 Bansons Yard, Adjacent To, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Demolition of existing garage in a conservation area and proposed two number detached houses built.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Unit 4 Bansons Yard Bansons Yard High Street Ongar CM5 9AA
Prior approval for change of use from commercial office space to two semi-detached 3 bedroom houses. See also EPF/0244/26 for external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Bansons Yard, Unit 4 Bansons Yard, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Structural alterations of additional windows and doors in conjunction with to be submitted revised change of used application
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 150A, Steeple View Cottage, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ
Change of roof form to provide amenity space with terraced area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 150A, Steeple View Cottage, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ
Grade II Listed Building Consent for change of roof form to provide amenity space with terraced area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 20 Great Lawn Ongar CM5 0AA
Certificate of lawful development for existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 45, Mayflower Way, Ongar, CM5 9BA
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 2, Love Lane, Ongar, CM5 9BL
Single storey Rear Extension, Front Porch, 1st Floor extension above double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Land North of Chelmsford Road, Ongar, CM5 9LX
The development of 129 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, open space, drainage and infrastructure and the formation of pedestrian and vehicular access onto High Ongar Road (ONG.R4 - Alloc
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Bansons Yard, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Demolish the existing garage to make way for the building of three new terraced town houses. The town house design is over three storeys and are in keeping with the local conservation area as-built st
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Bansons Yard, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Demolish the existing garage to make way for the building of three new terraced town houses. The town house design is over three storeys and are in keeping with the local conservation area as-built st
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Chipping Ongar in Essex
Chipping Ongar is a market town situated in the parish of Ongar within the Epping Forest District of Essex, located approximately 6 miles east of Epping and 7 miles from both Harlow and Brentwood. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 3,967, although the Royal Mail refers to the area simply as Ongar for postal purposes. This charming town offers a blend of historical character and community amenities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Chipping Ongar show an average sale price of £522,434, 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 Chipping Ongar a particularly low-crime area.
Chipping Ongar has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Stony School, Chipping Ongar, High Ongar, Blake Hall, Bobbingworth, Chipping Ongar. 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.
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Planning Activity in Chipping Ongar
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Chipping Ongar. Of these, 73% 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 Chipping Ongar.
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 Chipping Ongar were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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