Search Greensted planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Greensted · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LEAwaiting decisionRetrospective change of use from Livery Stables, Barn and storage to Wellness Retreat.Full planning permissionReceived 27 Oct 2026EPF/2059/26
- 5, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QWRefusedNon-Material Amendment to EPF/1106/25 (Two storey side and part rear extension, rear dormer).Non-Material Amendment - Section 96 TCPAReceived 15 Sep 2026Decided 25 Sep 2026EPF/1766/26
- Colemans Farm, Toot Hill Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QNAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing attached garage and porch with new attached annexe and porch.Householder planning permissionReceived 29 May 2026EPF/1053/26
- Colemans Farm, Toot Hill Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QNAwaiting decisionGrade II Listed building consent for replacement of existing attached garage and porch with new attached annexe and porch.Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)Received 29 May 2026EPF/1054/26
- The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LEAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed padel court building.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 11 May 2026EPF/0919/26
Planning in Greensted
Only 7 decisions near Greensted in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Greensted in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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Around Greensted
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CM5 207 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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.
Property prices in Greensted show an average sale price of £565,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Greensted area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Greensted a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Greensted has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greensted 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 Greensted, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Greensted.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).