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Planning in Moreton

Approved
69%
9 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Moreton

Moreton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Chipping Ongar. As of the 2021 census, the population stood at 431, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.

Property prices in Moreton show an average sale price of £565,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moreton 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 Moreton, 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 Moreton. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Moreton?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Moreton. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Moreton?
The average planning decision time near Moreton is 73 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 Moreton?
The planning approval rate near Moreton is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Moreton?
The most common type of planning application near Moreton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Moreton?
You can search and track planning applications near Moreton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.