Search King Street planning applications

11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of King Street · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Ash Barn, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, CM5 9NXAwaiting decisionProposed outbuilding (revision to application EPF/0965/26).Householder planning permissionReceived 29 Oct 2026EPF/2080/26
Ash Barn, Couzens Farm, Chelmsford Road, Ongar, CM5 9NXAwaiting decisionAlteration of existing High Voltage overhead electricity line: install a lame leg pole and replace the 100kva single phase transformer with a 20kva transformer at pole 720205. Upgrade the LV network from Couzens Farm transformer and between pole 767886 and 767894 from single phase Aerial Bundled Conductor.Full planning permissionReceived 9 Oct 2026EPF/1912/26
Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NWAwaiting decisionRetrospective construction of car parking area.Full planning permissionReceived 29 Sep 2026EPF/1843/26
Agricultural Barn, King Street Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NRApprovedPrior Approval Application for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Five Dwellinghouses (C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion including an extension of up to four metres to the rear of the building.Received 28 Aug 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026EPF/1656/26
3, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NSRefusedPart ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension and new entrance porch.Householder planning permissionReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 18 Aug 2026EPF/1229/26

Planning in King Street

Approved: 62%; 8 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of King Street in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around King Street

Postcode districts

CM5 207 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council

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About King Street

King Street is a hamlet located within the High Ongar civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Positioned 300 yards south of the A414 Harlow-Chelmsford road, it lies 1.5 miles east of High Ongar and less than a mile north of Nine Ashes, with Chelmsford county town situated 8 miles to the east. This linear development along King Street road presents potential opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and nearby settlements.

Property prices in King Street show an average sale price of £565,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the King Street 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 King Street a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, King Street 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near King Street, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near King Street. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near King Street?

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near King Street. The approval rate is 62%.

How long do planning decisions take near King Street?

The average planning decision time near King Street is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near King Street?

The planning approval rate near King Street is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near King Street?

The most common type of planning application near King Street is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near King Street?

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