Holyfield, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holyfield, Essex.
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About Holyfield
Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish situated in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England, approximately 13.5 miles north-east of central London. Nestled on the Greenwich Meridian, it is bordered by the River Lea to the west and Epping Forest to the east, with significant portions of the area included in the Metropolitan Green Belt. This unique positioning may influence local planning applications, particularly in relation to green space preservation and development guidelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holyfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holyfield.
- 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 Holyfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Holyfield.
- - Holyfield Hall Farmhouse, Holyfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EG
Grade II* Listed building consent for division of existing dwelling house to two dwelling houses including conversion of attic to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Holyfield Hall Farmhouse, Holyfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EG
Division of existing dwelling house to two dwelling houses including conversion of attic to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Holyfield in Essex
Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish situated in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England, approximately 13.5 miles north-east of central London. Nestled on the Greenwich Meridian, it is bordered by the River Lea to the west and Epping Forest to the east, with significant portions of the area included in the Metropolitan Green Belt. This unique positioning may influence local planning applications, particularly in relation to green space preservation and development guidelines.
Property prices in Holyfield show an average sale price of £443,950, 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 Holyfield a particularly low-crime area.
Holyfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey. 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 Holyfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waltham Abbey SSSI, Turnford & Cheshunt Pits SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. 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, Holyfield 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 Holyfield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Holyfield. The average decision time was 56 days.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holyfield were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.