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Planning in Gernon Bushes

Approved
82%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gernon Bushes in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.

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About Gernon Bushes

Gernon Bushes is a 32-hectare nature reserve located north-east of Epping, Essex, and is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. Recognised as part of the Epping Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest, it offers significant ecological value, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Gernon Bushes show an average sale price of £569,737, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Gernon Bushes has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gernon Bushes 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 Gernon Bushes, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Gernon Bushes. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gernon Bushes?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Gernon Bushes. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gernon Bushes?
The average planning decision time near Gernon Bushes is 92 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Gernon Bushes?
The planning approval rate near Gernon Bushes is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gernon Bushes?
The most common type of planning application near Gernon Bushes is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gernon Bushes?
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