Epping Upland, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Epping Upland, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Epping Upland are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Epping Upland
Epping Upland is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Established in 1896 from the rural section of the historic parish of Epping, it features All Saints' Church, the original parish church of Epping. The parish, which also encompasses the village of Epping Green, had a population of 944 according to the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 944 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £625,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Epping Upland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Epping Upland.
- 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 Epping Upland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Epping Upland.
- - Elm Cottage, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0475/24 (Demolition of stables and outbuildings, removal of menage, construction of one residential dwelling, new cycle storage shed, parking, landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2 Takeleys Manor Cottages, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PB
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Greenwood, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Proposed detached dwelling following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Greenwood, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Double storey side extension - Part single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - Land North of Elm Cottage, Epping Road, Epping Upland, CM16 6PH
Demolition of stables and outbuildings, removal of menage, construction of one residential dwelling, new cycle storage shed, parking, landscaping and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - WALTON LODGE, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Demolish all existing outbuildings and erection of new detached habitable and non habitable buildings for ancillary use to the main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - Chequers, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Grade II listed building application for alterations to ground floor of existing house and incorporation of a ground floor passageway under first floor accommodation to make a larger kitchen / living
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-06-08
View full details - - Chequers, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3"samples of external finishes", 4"additional drawings", 6"sample brickwork" & 7"timber windows" for EPF/2510/21. (Enclosing the existing all
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-01-12
View full details - - Land North of Elm Cottage, Epping Road, Epping Upland, CM16 6PH
Conversion of stables to create one residential dwelling, including internal and external alterations, reconfiguration of adjoining garage building, new bin / cycle storage shed and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PH
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3"samples of external finishes (timber cladding, roof tiles & bricks), 4"additional drawings showing details of proposed new windows, doors,
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2022-01-12
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PH
Grade II Listed Building application for a proposed enclosing of the existing alleyway on the ground floor. A new hipped roof over the existing extension/ internal alterations/ recladding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PH
Enclosing the existing alleyway on the ground floor. A new hipped roof over the existing extension/ internal alterations/ recladding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PH
Proposed erection of a new outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2021-07-20
View full details - - Elm Cottage Epping Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PH
Proposed redevelopment to provide 1 x 4 bed dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2021-05-10
View full details - - 1 Takeleys Manor Cottages Upland Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6PB
Proposed single storey side/rear extension with first floor rear door opening with Juliet balcony - Amended
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2020-08-31
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Green Epping CM16 6PH
Construction of a timber outbuilding within the curtilage of listed building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2020-01-21
View full details - - 2 Takeleys Manor Cottages Upland Road Epping Upland Epping Essex CM16 6PB
Removal of existing conservatory with a replacement single storey rear extension and an additional single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2019-05-27
View full details - - Chequers Epping Road Epping Green Epping CM16 6PH
Replacement of a damaged fence in steel.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2019-01-07
View full details - - 2 Takeleys Manor Cottages Upland Road Epping Essex CM11 6PB
Amendment to EPF/2146/16 - Erection of metal gates and supporting brickwork pillars/wall (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2018-05-29
View full details - EPF/3186/17/NEW - Takeleys Manor Upland Road Epping Upland EPPING CM16 6PB
Prior notification for change of use of agricultural building to A1.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2017-11-22
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A brief summary of Epping Upland in Essex
Epping Upland is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Established in 1896 from the rural section of the historic parish of Epping, it features All Saints' Church, the original parish church of Epping. The parish, which also encompasses the village of Epping Green, had a population of 944 according to the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 944 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in Epping Upland show an average sale price of £625,328, 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 Epping Upland a particularly low-crime area.
Epping Upland has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Epping Upland includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Epping Upland 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 Epping Upland
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Epping Upland. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Epping Upland.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Epping Upland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Epping Upland were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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