Sheering, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheering, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sheering are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sheering
Sheering is a charming village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, approximately 2.8 miles northeast of Harlow and 25 miles from London. The village features the Stort Navigation, which includes a lock at Sheering Mill, and shares its borders with Lower Sheering, adjacent to Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire. With a population of 3,133 as of the 2021 census, Sheering offers a blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,133 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £474,636 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Uttlesford 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheering.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheering.
- 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 Sheering based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
305 planning applications found near Sheering.
- - Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Stable building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Oak Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX
Construction of a front entrance porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 34, Crown Close, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NX
First floor extension over existing hall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Greylands, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LY
Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land as residential garden for a continuous period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 5, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 12 Surface Water Drainage, 13 Contaminated Land and 14 Archaeology of EPF/0809/25 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings wit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Hawthorns, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX
TPO/EPF/02/14 T1: Norway Maple - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Daubneys Farm, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU
Grade II listed building consent for erection of 5 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), part demolition of an agricultural building and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Daubneys Farm, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU
Erection of 5 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), part demolition of an agricultural building and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Glyn Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LY
Part two storey, part single storey side and front extension, and fenestration changes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Grade II Listed Building Consent for alterations to the internal layout of the existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Alterations to the internal layout of the existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Extension to west elevation and internal and external remedial works and upgrade alterations including new windows and internal layout changes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Grade II Listed building consent for extension to west elevation and internal and external remedial works and upgrade alterations including new windows and internal layout changes
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 5, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two no. detached dwellings with access, parking, gardens and infrastructure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 `Types and colours' under EPF/1686/23 (Demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with wrought iron
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
TPO/EPF/45/10 (Ref: W1) T1 & T2: Yew - Crown reduce, as specified. NB The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Non Material Amendment to EPF/0481/24 (Erection of front porch extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Glyn Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LY
Part two storey, part single storey side extension and fenestration changes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Sheering in Essex
Sheering is a charming village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, approximately 2.8 miles northeast of Harlow and 25 miles from London. The village features the Stort Navigation, which includes a lock at Sheering Mill, and shares its borders with Lower Sheering, adjacent to Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire. With a population of 3,133 as of the 2021 census, Sheering offers a blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,133 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in Sheering show an average sale price of £474,636, 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 Sheering a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sheering includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Sheering 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 Sheering
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Sheering. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Sheering.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Sheering slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sheering were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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