Gernon Bushes, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gernon Bushes, Essex.
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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.
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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 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gernon Bushes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gernon Bushes.
- 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 Gernon Bushes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Gernon Bushes.
- - Land North of Coopersale House Houblons Hill Coopersale CM16 7QL
Permission in Principle for one residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Retrospective application for the rebuilding of an existing garden boundary wall, including an increase in height, undertaken to replace and improve the former structure while maintaining its existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 66, Wyldingtree, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Variation of Condition 17 boundary wall of EPF/0736/24 (Demolition of existing property and construction of 3 detached houses).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage) attached to EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicul
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 66, Wyldingtree, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Foul and Surface Water, 4 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology, 12 Levels and 17 Boundary treatment of EPF/0736/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Woodlea, Parklands, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RF
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Retrospective application for erection of loft conversion with rear dormer extension, single storey rear extension and front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Gate House, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of two detached self-build residential dwellings together with car parking, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 12, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1713/20 (Proposed demolition of existing two dwellings and associated structures and redevelopment to provide four new dwellings associated gardens and infrastructure Ref
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 12, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extensions to two properties under construction to a depth of 1.6m therefore within permitted development rights.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 12 -14, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX
Certificate of lawful development for proposed creation of rear dormers to each of the new build properties with front rooflight windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT
Non Material Amendment to EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and a
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 60, Garnon Mead, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RW
Proposed single storey rear extension with pitched roof to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 1, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QS
Redevelopment of dilapidated Granny Annex.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Land adjacent to no 24 , Vicarage Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/1986/19 (Erection of 2 no. detached dwellings with rooms in the roof and associated garaging
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 51, Parklands, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RF
Lawful development certificate for use of a summerhouse contained within a single family dwellinghouse as a hair salon for one customer at a time.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Gernon Bushes in Essex
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 £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 Gernon Bushes a particularly low-crime area.
Gernon Bushes has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coopersale Street, Epping. 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 Gernon Bushes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Gernon Bushes
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Gernon Bushes. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Gernon Bushes.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gernon Bushes were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.