Greensted Green, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greensted Green, Essex.
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About Greensted Green
Greensted Green is a hamlet located within the Ongar civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex. Situated just over 2 miles west of Chipping Ongar, this quaint community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's rural charm and local development opportunities.
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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 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greensted Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greensted Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Greensted Green.
- - 9, Leo Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LG
Proposed Front Extension incorporating a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Leo Cottage, 9 Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LG
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey out building located to the rear of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 9, Leo Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LG
Proposed front bay windows and all associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-14
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A brief summary of Greensted Green in Essex
Greensted Green is a hamlet located within the Ongar civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex. Situated just over 2 miles west of Chipping Ongar, this quaint community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's rural charm and local development opportunities.
Property prices in Greensted Green 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 Green a particularly low-crime area.
Greensted Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blake Hall, Bobbingworth. 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 Greensted Green includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Greensted Green 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 Greensted Green
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Greensted Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Green.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Greensted Green were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).
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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.