Ingatestone, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ingatestone, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ingatestone are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ingatestone
Ingatestone is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Ingatestone and Fryerning in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex. Situated 5 miles northeast of Brentwood and 25 miles from central London, it had a population of 5,410 as of the 2021 Census, including the nearby area of Mountnessing. This charming community offers a blend of rural appeal and accessibility to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 5,409
District: Ingatestone and Fryerning
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £794,770 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ingatestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ingatestone.
- 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 Ingatestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Ingatestone.
- - 3 Tor Bryan Ingatestone Essex CM4 9HJ
T1, T2, T3, T4 Leylandii - Remove T5 Holly - Remove T5, T6 - Laurel Reduce height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/00677/CAT - 1 Gatehouse Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0SY
T1 Cherry- section fell and remove stump
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 1 Gatehouse Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0SY
T1 Cherry- section fell and remove stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/00689/CAT - Bramleys Roman Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9EX
T1 dead silver birch, fell and grind stump T2 bay tree, fell and grind stump T3 cherry laurel, fell and grind stump T4 Japonicum, fell and grind stump Replant row of pleached trees in place of felled
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Elmside Post Office Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9ES
Replace existing rear flat roof & parapet wall with new vaulted pitched roof and conversion of garge into habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00600/HHA - Elmside Post Office Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9ES
Replace existing rear flat roof & parapet wall with new vaulted pitched roof and conversion of garge into habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00539/TPO - Littlecote Avenue Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9HB
T1 Oak- Reduce side over the property down to the main forks, reduce heavy overhang and reduce the risk posed by limb failure TPO Number: TPO16/1990
Status: Undecided | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Ashcroft 69 Avenue Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9HB
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 9 Bakers Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0BX
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a rear extension and side window added.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 12 Crown Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0FP
Construct two side facing dormers, insert three rooflights and new window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 23 Willow Green Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DQ
Proposed side two-storey extension and alteration of existing single storey rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Embers Fryerning Lane Ingatestone Essex CM4 0GF
Hipped to gable conversion with front and rear dormers, replacement of consevatory with tiled roof alterations to fenestration and changes to external material with render finish
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 1 Gatehouse Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0SY
Remove the tree from the garden completely, due to the diseased nature of the tree (TPO9/1981 - part of G4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Snapdragons Market Place Ingatestone Essex CM4 0BY
Discharge of Condition 3 (Details of Materials and Mortar for Piers and Wall) of application 25/00655/HHA (Construction of replacement garage, pergola, entrance gates and boundary wall.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Milton House 3 Gatehouse Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0SY
Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Method Statement) and Condition 6 (Root Protection Plan) of application 24/01418/HHA (Removal of existing conservatory to rear of property proposed two storey si
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 13 The Heythrop Ingatestone Essex CM4 9HG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Change of use from garage to habitable room, alterations to side fenestration and addition of front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 1 Gatehouse Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0SY
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construct new single storey rear extension which extends to connect to the existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Ingatestone Fire Station High Street Ingatestone Essex CM4 9EY
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - Fell remaining tree to low stump only. No herbicide due to translocation risk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Wagtails 70 Fryerning Lane Ingatestone Essex CM4 0NN
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Construction of part single/part two-storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension with a pitched roof open porch and bi-fold doors to t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 13 Crown Mews Ingatestone Essex CM4 0FP
Proposed single storey ground floor rear extension to include flat roof and 2 roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Ingatestone in Essex
Ingatestone is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Ingatestone and Fryerning in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex. Situated 5 miles northeast of Brentwood and 25 miles from central London, it had a population of 5,410 as of the 2021 Census, including the nearby area of Mountnessing. This charming community offers a blend of rural appeal and accessibility to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,409. It sits within the Ingatestone and Fryerning district.
Property prices in Ingatestone show an average sale price of £794,770, 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 Ingatestone a particularly low-crime area.
Ingatestone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ingatestone, Station Lane, Ingatestone, High Street, Fryerning. 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 Ingatestone includes 4 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, Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Ingatestone. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ingatestone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ingatestone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ingatestone were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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