Sheering, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheering, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
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: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
7 planning applications found near Sheering.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 34, Crown Close, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NX
First floor extension over existing hall.
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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 £452,784, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sheering. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sheering were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.