Lippitts Hill, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lippitts Hill, Essex.
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About Lippitts Hill
Lippitts Hill, located in Epping Forest near High Beach, Waltham Abbey, Essex, is a notable landmark with a rich history in the defence and policing of London. This hill offers a unique context for planning applications, given its historical significance and natural surroundings, making it an area of interest for potential developments and conservation efforts.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lippitts Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lippitts Hill.
- 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 Lippitts Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lippitts Hill.
- - Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Design-led, sustainable self-build housing development comprising four detached family dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling to provide a rear living room / lounge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed garage outbuilding (F).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed swimming pool outbuilding (E).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Metropolitan Police Cadet Training Centre, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Grade II listed building consent for Repairs and improvements to the Spider Block, including structural repairs, window refurbishment and secondary glazing, external door replacements, repairs to weat
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Tree Tops, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Application for approval of condition 3 'Record of timbers' on planning permission EPF/1616/23 (Grade II listed building application for proposed temporary works with the aim of stabilising the barn’s
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Lippitts Hill in Essex
Lippitts Hill, located in Epping Forest near High Beach, Waltham Abbey, Essex, is a notable landmark with a rich history in the defence and policing of London. This hill offers a unique context for planning applications, given its historical significance and natural surroundings, making it an area of interest for potential developments and conservation efforts.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lippitts Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lippitts Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 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, Lippitts Hill 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 Lippitts Hill
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Lippitts Hill. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Lippitts Hill.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lippitts Hill were full planning applications (10), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.