Search High Ongar planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of High Ongar · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Mulberry House, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NLAwaiting decisionGrade II Listed Building consent for conversion of first floor of Mulberry Cottages to guest accommodation, new staircase and layout changes to ground floor and associated changes to windows, doors and rear roof slope.Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)Received 3 Nov 2026EPF/2097/26
- 47, Onslow Gardens, Ongar, CM5 9BQAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 12 Oct 2026EPF/1927/26
- 46, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NEAwaiting decisionReplacement of the existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension.Householder planning permissionReceived 21 Sep 2026EPF/1797/26
- Green Leas, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZApprovedCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 30 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 2026EPF/1470/26
- Mulberry Cottages, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, CM5 9NLApprovedApplication for the Discharge of Details Reserved by Condition 5 "Repair works to the roof structure", related to Listed building consent EPF/1643/25.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 5 Mar 2026Decided 13 Mar 2026EPF/0476/26
Planning in High Ongar
Only 4 decisions near High Ongar in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Ongar in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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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 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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,427 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Ongar 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 High Ongar a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around High Ongar has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near High Ongar, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near High Ongar.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).