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Planning in Shelley

Only 3 decisions near Shelley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Shelley

Shelley, located within the civil parish of Ongar in the Epping Forest district of Essex, is divided into two distinct areas. The northern section features the historic St Peter's Church and Shelley Hall, alongside a few scattered houses, while the southern part consists of a predominantly 20th-century suburban development on the outskirts of Chipping Ongar. As of the 2021 census, Shelley has a population of 2,425 and is situated approximately 9 miles west of Chelmsford. This blend of historic and modern residential areas may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the Ongar district.

Property prices in Shelley show an average sale price of £565,524, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shelley 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 Shelley, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Shelley.

The most common types were outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shelley?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Shelley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shelley?
The most common type of planning application near Shelley is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shelley?
You can search and track planning applications near Shelley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.