Ivy Chimneys, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ivy Chimneys, Essex.
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About Ivy Chimneys
Ivy Chimneys, located in Epping, Essex, is a market town and civil parish within the Epping Forest District. Situated 17 miles northeast of central London, it is bordered by the scenic northern end of Epping Forest and positioned on a ridge between the River Roding and River Lea valleys, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its unique geographical features and proximity to London.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £625,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ivy Chimneys.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ivy Chimneys.
- 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 Ivy Chimneys based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ivy Chimneys.
- - 2, Bridge Hill, Epping, CM16 4ER
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Native hedgerow, 5 Ecology & 8 EVP EPF/2058/24 Allowed on Appeal and previous applications (Proposed glazed link connecting a new single-storey extension to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Little Gregories, Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JP
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 and 11 Details of Fixtures of EPF/1446/22 (Demolition of 21st century single storey extension to the rear and one and a half storey rear projection. Erecti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ivy Chimneys County Primary School, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EP
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed new modular building with PV panels for permanent use, a proposed canopy and the relocation of the existing pergola.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Little Gregories, Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JP
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Ivy Chimneys in Essex
Ivy Chimneys, located in Epping, Essex, is a market town and civil parish within the Epping Forest District. Situated 17 miles northeast of central London, it is bordered by the scenic northern end of Epping Forest and positioned on a ridge between the River Roding and River Lea valleys, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its unique geographical features and proximity to London.
Property prices in Ivy Chimneys show an average sale price of £625,328, 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 Ivy Chimneys a particularly low-crime area.
Ivy Chimneys has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Common, Epping, Copped Hall, Epping. 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 Ivy Chimneys includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. 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, Ivy Chimneys 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 Ivy Chimneys
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Ivy Chimneys. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Ivy Chimneys.
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 Ivy Chimneys were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Theydon Bois planning applications
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- Bell Common planning applications
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- Theydon Garnon planning applications
- Fiddlers Hamlet 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.