How long do planning decisions take near Greensted?

The average planning decision time near Greensted is 79 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 Greensted?

The planning approval rate near Greensted is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greensted?

The most common type of planning application near Greensted is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greensted?

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Greensted, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greensted, Essex.

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About Greensted

Greensted is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Ongar in the Epping Forest District of Essex. Once a separate civil parish until its merger in 1965, it retains its ecclesiastical identity as Greensted-juxta-Ongar. Situated approximately 1 mile west of Chipping Ongar, the village is home to the historic Greensted Church, believed to be one of the oldest wooden churches in the world, dating back to Saxon times—an important landmark for those considering planning applications in this area.

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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 Greensted.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greensted.

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 Greensted based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Greensted.

- The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed padel court building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Land at Greensted Hall, Church Lane, Ongar, CM5 9LD
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1028/21 (Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of single dwelling, formation of vehicular access and landscaping).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
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- The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Retrospective change of use of barn to wellness retreat.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Greensted Barn, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Change of use of existing agricultural building to dwellinghouses (Class C3 use).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Greensted in Essex

Property prices in Greensted 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 Greensted a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Greensted 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.

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Planning Activity in Greensted

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Greensted. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Greensted.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Greensted were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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