Mountnessing, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mountnessing, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
About Mountnessing
Mountnessing is a charming village and civil parish located in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, nestled between Brentwood and Ingatestone. The village, positioned along the historic Roman Road, was once along the A12 until a bypass was constructed in the 1970s. With a population of 1,437 as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently located near the railway stations at Shenfield and Ingatestone, making it an attractive option for potential development and planning applications. The iconic Mountnessing Windmill serves as a notable landmark and point of interest in the area.
Population: 1,437 (2021)
District: Brentwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mountnessing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mountnessing.
- 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 Mountnessing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Mountnessing.
- - 303 Roman Road Mountnessing Essex CM15 0UJ
Demolish existing rear extension. Construct single storey rear extension with x4 roof lights, rear dormer, julette balcony and x2 roof lights at front
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 375 Roman Road Mountnessing Essex CM15 0UJ
Demolish existing annex outbuilding and construction detached outbuilding, plant room, swimming pool and hot tub with seating and patio area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 303 Roman Road Mountnessing Essex CM15 0UJ
Demolish and replace garage (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 3 Thoby Lane Mountnessing Essex CM15 0TD
Proposed Demolition of Garage and construction of Annexe and Store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Chelmwood House St Annes Road Mountnessing Essex CM15 0SZ
Proposed workshop / hobby room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Swinburne Lower Road Mountnessing Essex CM15 0TR
Loft conversion to include raising the ridge height and 3 x dormers to the rear. Fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Millers Laundry Lane Mountnessing Essex CM15 0TE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for a single storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Hollins Lower Road Mountnessing Brentwood Essex CM15 0TR
Remodelling of front garden/drive way to include new hard and soft landscaped areas and boundary fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brentwood | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Mountnessing in Essex
Mountnessing is a charming village and civil parish located in the Borough of Brentwood, Essex, nestled between Brentwood and Ingatestone. The village, positioned along the historic Roman Road, was once along the A12 until a bypass was constructed in the 1970s. With a population of 1,437 as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently located near the railway stations at Shenfield and Ingatestone, making it an attractive option for potential development and planning applications. The iconic Mountnessing Windmill serves as a notable landmark and point of interest in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,437 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.
Property prices in Mountnessing show an average sale price of £530,740, 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 Mountnessing a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mountnessing includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Mountnessing 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 Mountnessing
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Mountnessing. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Mountnessing.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Mountnessing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mountnessing were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.