Hastingwood, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hastingwood, Essex.
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About Hastingwood
Hastingwood is a quaint hamlet located within the North Weald Bassett civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex. It is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Hastingwood Road, leading to the A414 and Junction 7 of the M11 motorway, and Mill Street, which connects to Harlow Common and Potter Street. The surrounding area includes the town of Harlow, the village of North Weald, and the nearby hamlet of Foster Street, making it a notable spot for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harlow
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Harlow 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hastingwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hastingwood.
- 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 Hastingwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hastingwood.
- - Hastingwood Farm, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5: Details of surface water and foul drainage; 6: Landscaping and 7: Parking of EPF/1175/25 (Change of use of part of existing building from ancillary reside
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Hastingwood House, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX
Certificate of Lawful Development for three bay cart lodge and extension to existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Hastingwood in Essex
Hastingwood is a quaint hamlet located within the North Weald Bassett civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex. It is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Hastingwood Road, leading to the A414 and Junction 7 of the M11 motorway, and Mill Street, which connects to Harlow Common and Potter Street. The surrounding area includes the town of Harlow, the village of North Weald, and the nearby hamlet of Foster Street, making it a notable spot for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Hastingwood show an average sale price of £388,772, 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 Hastingwood a particularly low-crime area.
Hastingwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Hastingwood 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, Hastingwood 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 Hastingwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hastingwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hastingwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hastingwood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Foster Street planning applications
- Potter Street planning applications
- Threshers Bush planning applications
- Latton Bush planning applications
- Brays Grove planning applications
- North Weald Bassett planning applications
- Tilegate Green planning applications
- Thornwood Common planning applications
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.