Search Lower Sheering planning applications

34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Sheering · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 34 · received or decided in the last 12 months

70, Crown Close, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NEAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and a single storey side extension.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 19 Oct 2026EPF/1989/26
Land East of Sheering Lower Road, Sheering Lower Road, Lower Sheering, CM21 9LQAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Tree Protection Plan/Arboricultural Method Statement, 5 Contaminated Land, 6 Construction Method Statement, 7 Surface Water Drainage, 8 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 9 Parking and BNG Requirement of EPF/0450/24 (Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking and landscaping (Allocated Site - Ref: LSHR.R1)).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 13 Oct 2026EPF/1934/26
Priors Court, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RBApprovedLower Sheering Conservation Area T1-T6: Poplar - Pollard to 8-10m. T1-T3: Willow stems - Fell. T1-T3: Maple - Pollard to previous points.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 8 Oct 2026EPF/1903/26
1-12 Bickerton Court, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow CM21 9FHAwaiting decisionNew aluminium windows and doors to replace existing.Full planning permissionReceived 5 Oct 2026EPF/1812/26
The Maltings, Unit L Ground And First Floor, Station Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9JXAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Existing Antiques Shop (Class E) to Mixed-Use Retail, Community, and Live Music Events Space (Sui Generis).Full planning permissionReceived 29 Sep 2026EPF/1644/26

Planning in Lower Sheering

Approved: 79%; 44 of 53 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Lower Sheering

Postcode districts

CM21 92 applications in the last 12 monthsCM22 319 applications in the last 12 monthsCM17 153 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 Lower Sheering

Lower Sheering is a residential area located along Sheering Lower Road within the civil parish of Sheering, part of the Epping Forest district in Essex. It lies adjacent to the Hertfordshire town of Sawbridgeworth and is situated to the north-east of Harlow, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the region. It sits within the Sheering district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Sheering a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Sheering has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Sheering 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Sheering, 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, 68 planning applications were submitted near Lower Sheering. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (11).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Sheering?

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Lower Sheering. The approval rate is 79%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Sheering?

The average planning decision time near Lower Sheering is 57 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 Lower Sheering?

The planning approval rate near Lower Sheering is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Sheering?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Sheering is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Sheering?

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