Search Sheering planning applications

20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sheering · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 12 months

70, Crown Close, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NEAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and a single storey side extension.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 19 Oct 2026EPF/1989/26
Cedar Lodge, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NRRefusedCertificate of Lawfulness for existing use of garden.Lawful Development Certificate: ExistingReceived 24 Sep 2026Decided 7 Nov 2026EPF/1814/26
Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NRApprovedStable building (Revised application to EPF/1139/26).Full planning permissionReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 2026EPF/1760/26
Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NRRefusedStable building.Full planning permissionReceived 8 Jun 2026Decided 31 Jul 2026EPF/1139/26
25, The Plashets, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NNApprovedCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 9 Apr 2026Decided 26 May 2026EPF/0709/26

Planning in Sheering

Approved: 67%; 16 of 22 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sheering in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around Sheering

Postcode districts

CM22 319 applications in the last 12 monthsCM17 153 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Sheering area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sheering a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sheering has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sheering, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Sheering. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sheering?

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Sheering. The approval rate is 67%.

How long do planning decisions take near Sheering?

The average planning decision time near Sheering is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sheering?

The planning approval rate near Sheering is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sheering?

The most common type of planning application near Sheering is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sheering?

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