Search Magdalen Laver planning applications
18 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Magdalen Laver · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- FROGS LEAP, Tilegate Road, Ongar, CM5 0EFAwaiting decisionPrior approval for one additional storey under Class AAPrior approval Part 1 Class AA: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeysReceived 26 Oct 2026EPF/2056/26
- 2 Brookside Cottages, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EGAwaiting decisionLoft conversion and rear dormer.Householder planning permissionReceived 26 Oct 2026EPF/2045/26
- Spinney Croft, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZAwaiting decisionSingle storey flat roof extension and changes to soft and hard landscaping.Householder planning permissionReceived 17 Feb 2026EPF/0340/26
- North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZRefusedApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Details of windows and doors of EPF/2059/19 (Application for Grade II Listed Building consent for proposed extension to the existing building with a new basement, entrance lobby and mid-storey extensions to the South and North elevations, together with a new separate pool house).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 13 Feb 2026Decided 11 Mar 2026EPF/0307/26
- Spinney Farm, Spinney Farm Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZApprovedProposed 3no car, car port.Full planning permissionReceived 2 Feb 2026Decided 24 Apr 2026EPF/0216/26
Planning in Magdalen Laver
- Approved
- 36%
- 4 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Magdalen Laver in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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Around Magdalen Laver
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CM5 207 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 234 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in Magdalen Laver show an average sale price of £565,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Magdalen Laver area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Magdalen Laver a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Magdalen Laver has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Magdalen Laver 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Magdalen Laver, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Magdalen Laver. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).