Piercing Hill, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Piercing Hill, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Piercing Hill are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Piercing Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Piercing Hill.
- 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 Piercing Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Piercing Hill.
- - 20, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Demolition of the existing dwelling and associated structures, and erection of a replacement self-build sustainable dwelling with an ancillary outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Preceptors House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DN
TPO/EPF/11/84 (Ref: A2) G1: Mixed - Prune overhanging branches to suitable pruning points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 32, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Replacement dwelling with basement level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Willows, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0571/25 (Existing single storey rear extension replaced with new single storey extension, part being two storey. Existing roof replaced with higher eaves a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Bushwood, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 36, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Demolish existing garage. Erection of new garage and studio building with attic storage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 28, Braeside, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Application for amendment to EPF/1062/24 in relation to rear elevation, namely a new second floor dormer window, an increase to the existing dormer window, and an extension to the master bedroom, with
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 99, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW
Part double, part single storey front and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 45, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DL
Certificate of Lawful Development for conversion of the existing garage into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 25, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Proposed covered, open-sided outside kitchen in the rear garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 31, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1680/21 (Application for amendment to EPF/0459/15 to raise front gable and ridge of new roof) - Change in External Finishes to Rear Elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 26, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
A new replacement outbuilding of similar size to the existing outbuilding and in closer proximity to the main house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Piercing Hill in Essex
Piercing Hill is a settlement located in Essex, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Piercing Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Piercing Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Common, Epping, Copped Hall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Piercing Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. 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, Piercing Hill 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 Piercing Hill
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Piercing Hill. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Piercing Hill.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Piercing Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Piercing Hill were full planning applications (28), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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.