Moreton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moreton, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moreton are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 431 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £565,524 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moreton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moreton.
- 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 Moreton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Moreton.
- - Garden House, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LE
Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Brook House, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0DL
Grade II listed building application for re-roofing, Replacement timber boarding, Repair and Replacement timber windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - High Laver House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR
Erection of new Road Entrance Gates
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Moreton in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moreton a particularly low-crime area.
Moreton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Moreton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Moreton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Moreton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Moreton.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Moreton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Moreton were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.