King Street, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near King Street, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £522,434 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near King Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King Street.
- 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 King Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near King Street.
- - Willow Barn, Cozens Farm, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, CM5 9NX
Conversion of cart lodge to sitting room, insertion of windows and front door re-location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land east of Chevers Hall Chelmsford Road CM5 9NU
Replacement agricultural grain and straw storage buildings (2 buildings).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of King Street in Essex
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 £522,434, 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 King Street a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in King Street
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near King Street. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 King Street.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near King Street were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.