Lower Sheering, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Sheering, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Sheering are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Sheering
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Epping Forest 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Sheering.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Sheering.
- 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 Sheering based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
81 planning applications found near Lower Sheering.
- - 88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RA
Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1, T2, T3: Willow - Pollard to 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 68, Back Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NG
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 11 Contaminated Land and 13 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/2183/23 (Demolition of two pairs of semi-detached properties and the replacement with two pairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 127, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQ
Demolition of garage/lobby and construction of a new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RA
Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce by up to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 12, Meadow Way, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LL
Removal of conservatory. New single storey rear extension with roof-lights and new single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 68, Back Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NG
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Levels, 6 External Materials, 10 Surface Water Drainage, 11 Contaminated Land and 13 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/2183/23 (Demolition of two pairs of s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 23, Ash Groves, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LN
Certificate of Lawful Development for rear dormer loft conversion, addition of rooflights, relocation of entrance door, single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 23, Ash Groves, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LN
Front dormer loft conversion, addition of rooflights, relocation of entrance door, single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 127 Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9LQ
Prior approval for additional storey.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rear of 37-41 Ladywell Prospect, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PR
TPO/EPF/04/76 G1: 5 x Limes - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 53, Ladywell Prospect, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PR
TPO/EPF/04/76 (Ref: G1) T1-T7: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 8, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LP
Approval of Details Reserved by condition 5(2) Construction Method Statement of EPF/0302/25 (Construction of a detached self-build bungalow on land to the rear of 8 Sheering Mill Lane).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 118, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LH
Single storey rear infill extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land East of Sheering Lower Road, Sheering Lower Road, Lower Sheering, CM21 9LQ
Reserved Matters application following outline consent EPF/0450/24 for the erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking and landscaping (Allocated Site - Ref: LSHR.R1) - (Reserved matters are for ap
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Waterside Place, Sheering Lower Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9RF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,4 & 5 on planning permission EPF/2390/24 (Grade II listed building application for a proposed ramp to main building entrance and associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Waterside Place, Sheering Lower Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9RF
New metal gates and railings with raised brick piers and metal V Mesh security fencing, evergreen hedging to the Station Road access entrance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 113, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQ
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Bickerton Court, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9FH
Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Silver maple - Crown reduce by up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Bickerton Court, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9FH
TPO/EPF/06/22 (Ref: T1, T4, T5 & T6) T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. G2: 1 x Silver Maple and 2 x Norway Maple - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specificati
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 8, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LP
Construction of a detached self-build bungalow on land to the rear of 8 Sheering Mill Lane.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Lower Sheering in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Sheering a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Sheering has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sawbridgeworth, Lower Sheering, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Sheering includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sawbridgeworth Marsh SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Lower Sheering
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Lower Sheering. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Sheering.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Lower Sheering slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Sheering were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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