Lower Nazeing, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Nazeing, Essex.
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Planning applications in Lower Nazeing are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Nazeing
Lower Nazeing is a village within the civil parish of Nazeing, located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. The area combines the small village of Nazeing with surrounding rural landscapes, housing a population of 4,799 as of the 2021 census, with 3,740 residents living in the built-up area of Lower Nazeing. Notably, the Prime Meridian lies to the west of the village, making it a point of interest for both residents and planners alike.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Nazeing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Nazeing.
- 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 Lower Nazeing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lower Nazeing.
- - Limaur, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LB
Single rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 68, Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PX
Improve the existing bungalow through internal reconfiguration, a rear infill extension, garage conversion, and minor external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Utopia, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NX
Demolition of existing kitchen and outbuilding and erection of a Ground Floor Rear extension and internal and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Burnt Hall, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LG
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Boundary Details of EPF/0377/25 (Relocate vehicle entrance to improve safety. Widen existing pedestrian gate to form new vehicle entrance).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Elmside, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LB
Single Storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Lakeside Nursery, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NW
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing construction of buildings 3, 4 & 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2B, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NL
Application to reduce the size of previously built outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - 2B, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NL
Replacement of the existing timber front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Shiree Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG
Removal of condition 3 'Agricultural Occupancy' from EPO/0035/74 and EPF//0136/76 (Erection of a detached dwelling for a stockman)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 104, Western Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QQ
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 20, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QD
Ground floor rear and side extension, loft conversion including hip to gable, with front and rear dormers and side roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 39A, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0136/22 (Front, side and rear extensions. New roof over dwelling to create first floor w
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Lower Nazeing in Essex
Lower Nazeing is a village within the civil parish of Nazeing, located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. The area combines the small village of Nazeing with surrounding rural landscapes, housing a population of 4,799 as of the 2021 census, with 3,740 residents living in the built-up area of Lower Nazeing. Notably, the Prime Meridian lies to the west of the village, making it a point of interest for both residents and planners alike.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Nazeing a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Nazeing has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nazeing and South Roydon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Nazeing 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 Lower Nazeing
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Lower Nazeing. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Lower Nazeing.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Lower Nazeing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Nazeing were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (15), amendments (8).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.