How long do planning decisions take near Magdalen Laver?

The average planning decision time near Magdalen Laver is 59 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 Magdalen Laver?

The planning approval rate near Magdalen Laver is 30%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Magdalen Laver?

The most common type of planning application near Magdalen Laver is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Magdalen Laver?

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Magdalen Laver, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Magdalen Laver, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Magdalen Laver are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Magdalen Laver

Magdalen Laver is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, just east of Harlow and near the M11 motorway. The village features a community hall and the historic St Mary Magdalen church, serving a population of 234 as of the 2021 census. This charming locale offers potential for planning applications related to community development and infrastructure improvements.

Population: 234 (2021)

District: Epping Forest

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Area Information

Admin district: Epping Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
LSOA: Epping Forest 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Magdalen Laver.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Magdalen Laver.

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 Magdalen Laver based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Magdalen Laver.

- Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/1052/17 (Demolition of existing industrial and storage workshops and equestrian buildings and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-08-11
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- Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA
Construction of a tennis court together with perimeter fencing and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Magdalen Laver in Essex

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Magdalen Laver a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Magdalen Laver includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Magdalen Laver

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Magdalen Laver. Of these, 30% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Magdalen Laver.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Magdalen Laver slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Magdalen Laver were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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