High Ongar, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Ongar, Essex.
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About High Ongar
High Ongar is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. Located just 1 mile northeast of Chipping Ongar and surrounded by scenic rural landscapes, it includes the smaller settlements of Norton Mandeville and Norton Heath. As of the 2021 census, High Ongar had a population of 1,427, making it a quaint yet vibrant community, ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,427 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
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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 High Ongar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Ongar.
- 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 High Ongar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near High Ongar.
- - Mulberry Cottages, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, CM5 9NL
Application for the Discharge of Details Reserved by Condition 5 "Repair works to the roof structure", related to Listed building consent EPF/1643/25.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Nash Hall, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL
Change of use of agricultural buildings to B2 flexible use and storage of empty containers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Nash Hall, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL
Retrospective application - Construction of car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Mulberry House, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL
TPO/EPF/14/11 (Ref: T2, T13 & T14) T2, T4 - Ash - Monolith, as specified. T3: Ash - Selective limb reduction, as specified.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of High Ongar in Essex
High Ongar is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. Located just 1 mile northeast of Chipping Ongar and surrounded by scenic rural landscapes, it includes the smaller settlements of Norton Mandeville and Norton Heath. As of the 2021 census, High Ongar had a population of 1,427, making it a quaint yet vibrant community, ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,427 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in High Ongar 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 High Ongar a particularly low-crime area.
High Ongar has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Stony School, Chipping Ongar, High Ongar, Chipping Ongar. 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 High Ongar 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Ongar 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 High Ongar
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near High Ongar. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 High Ongar.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Ongar were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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:
- Hallsford Bridge planning applications
- Chipping Ongar planning applications
- Marden Ash planning applications
- Shelley planning applications
- Clatterford End planning applications
- Fyfield planning applications
- King Street planning applications
- Norton Mandeville 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.