Nine Ashes, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nine Ashes, Essex.
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About Nine Ashes
Nine Ashes is a hamlet located within the civil parish of High Ongar in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. This linear settlement extends along Nine Ashes Road and is situated less than one mile south of the A414 road, which connects Harlow to Chelmsford. It is in close proximity to other localities, including the village of Norton Heath and the hamlet of King Street, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £733,921 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Epping Forest 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nine Ashes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nine Ashes.
- 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 Nine Ashes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Nine Ashes.
- - 251, Maltings, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/2542/25 (Loft Extension and Conversion of Garage to Habitable Room).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land North of 217 Nine Ashes Rd, Nine Ashes, Ingatestone CM4 0JZ, Essex
Full Planning Application for the demolition of existing equestrian facility and construction of six dwellings with associated landscaping, access, parking, and private amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 251, Maltings, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Loft extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 251, Maltings, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Conversion of garage to attached annexe with internal alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Nine Ashes in Essex
Nine Ashes is a hamlet located within the civil parish of High Ongar in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. This linear settlement extends along Nine Ashes Road and is situated less than one mile south of the A414 road, which connects Harlow to Chelmsford. It is in close proximity to other localities, including the village of Norton Heath and the hamlet of King Street, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Nine Ashes show an average sale price of £733,921, 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 Nine Ashes a particularly low-crime area.
Nine Ashes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blackmore. 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, Nine Ashes 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 Nine Ashes
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Nine Ashes. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Nine Ashes.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Nine Ashes were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.