Lambourne End, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lambourne End, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Lambourne End
Lambourne is a civil parish situated in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, approximately 4.5 miles south of Epping and 5 miles northwest of Romford. The parish features a small settlement with a parish church and a few houses, while the larger village of Abridge and the hamlet of Lambourne End serve as key areas within the parish. As of the 2021 census, Lambourne had a population of 2,051, making it a quaint yet growing community for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lambourne End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lambourne End.
- 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 Lambourne End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lambourne End.
- - Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Aston-mansfield, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising 170 panels, including associated racking and infrastructure. The proposal includes the installation of perimeter stock fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Hillcrest, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
First floor side extension and rear ground floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Lamburna, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NH
Alterations to existing double width garage roof, and erection of an adjoining double width car port structure, with solar energy panels to the roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 184, Augusta Cottages, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NL
First floor rear extension and porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 2 Lambourne Square, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NJ
Proposed New Basement Extension to Provide new Kitchen, Dining & W.C.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Emmanuel House, 184A Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Foul and Surface Water' and Condition 8 'Contaminated Land' on planning permission EPF/1522/22 (Construction of a replacement dwelling alon
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Lambourne End in Essex
Lambourne is a civil parish situated in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, approximately 4.5 miles south of Epping and 5 miles northwest of Romford. The parish features a small settlement with a parish church and a few houses, while the larger village of Abridge and the hamlet of Lambourne End serve as key areas within the parish. As of the 2021 census, Lambourne had a population of 2,051, making it a quaint yet growing community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Lambourne End show an average sale price of £443,820, 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 Lambourne End a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lambourne End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hainault Forest SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lambourne End
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Lambourne End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lambourne End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Lambourne End take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lambourne End were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 73% 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.