North Weald Bassett, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Weald Bassett, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Weald Bassett are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Weald Bassett
North Weald Bassett, commonly known as North Weald, is a village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 6,448, with 4,348 residents living in the built-up area. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 6,448 (2021) · Area: 22.8 km²
District: Epping Forest
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Weald Bassett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Weald Bassett.
- 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 North Weald Bassett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near North Weald Bassett.
- - 57, High Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HW
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No.s 4: Parking Layout and Electric Vehicle Charging Points: 5: Cycle Parking Provision: and 6: Biodiversity Enhancement Layout of EPF/2162/24 (Change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 57, High Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HW
Extension of existing office building, new external materials including roofing, wall cladding, doors and windows, revised parking area and external details, including EV charging point, landscaping,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 126, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ancillary outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 126, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from C3 dwelling to C4 HMO for up to six residents.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 57, High Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HW
Extension of existing office building, new external materials including roofing, wall cladding, doors and windows, revised parking area and external details, including EV charging point, landscaping,
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 18, Bassett Gardens, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DB
erection of a single-storey rear extension to this semi-detached bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-03
View full details - - 57, High Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HW (Former Methodist Church)
Part demolition and extension of existing office building, revised parking area and external details, including EV charging point and landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 31, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JE
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Land at North Weald Aerodrome, North Weald, Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13 (Bat Lighting) & Condition 19 (Secured by Design) on planning permission EPF/2478/23 (Construction and Operation of an Operations Hub compr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 54-56, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY
Advertisement consent for 1 no fascia sign with logo letters fitted, various window graphics and 1 no. projector sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 52, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY
Change of use from restaurant (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with extraction flue to the rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - North Weald Methodist Church, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HW
Change of use from Class F1 to Class E
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of North Weald Bassett in Essex
North Weald Bassett, commonly known as North Weald, is a village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 6,448, with 4,348 residents living in the built-up area. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,448 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
North Weald Bassett covers an area of approximately 22.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Weald Bassett a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Weald Bassett includes 8 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, North Weald Bassett 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 North Weald Bassett
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near North Weald Bassett. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 North Weald Bassett.
At 65 days on average, decisions near North Weald Bassett slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Weald Bassett were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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