Stapleford Abbotts, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stapleford Abbotts, Essex.
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About Stapleford Abbotts
Stapleford Abbotts is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, situated roughly 5.5 miles southwest of Ongar and 4.5 miles north of Romford. Encompassed by the M25 motorway, this charming community had a population of 1,123 as recorded in the 2021 census, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications within a vibrant, accessible setting.
Population: 1,123 (2021) · Area: 9.6 km²
District: Epping Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brentwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
- LSOA: Brentwood 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stapleford Abbotts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapleford Abbotts.
- 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 Stapleford Abbotts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Stapleford Abbotts.
- - The Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Materials, 9 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 14 Levels (Variation of Condition 2 'Plans nos' for changes to Access Road and House Design on planning approval
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cobbs Cottage, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Replacement of flat roof of rear extension with crowned hip roof. External alterations to window positions and additional windows to flank elevation. New porch configuration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Laurel Dene, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Demolition of existing garage, erection of single-storey front and rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Laurel Dene, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Prior notification application for the construction of a single-storey rear extension: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 8.0 m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-25
View full details - - Harleen, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1EJ
Proposal to construct single storey front, side and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Dilapidated barn, Gutteridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EG
Erection of a replacement agricultural building on the same footprint.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Esperanza Nursery, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Ecological Enhancement) & Condition 18 (Resident Travel Information Packs) on planning permission EPF/2495/20 (8 No. semi-detached houses)(
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Discharge of Condition 25 Travel Plan for EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Stapleford Abbotts in Essex
Stapleford Abbotts is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, situated roughly 5.5 miles southwest of Ongar and 4.5 miles north of Romford. Encompassed by the M25 motorway, this charming community had a population of 1,123 as recorded in the 2021 census, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications within a vibrant, accessible setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,123 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Stapleford Abbotts covers an area of approximately 9.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Stapleford Abbotts show an average sale price of £443,820, 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 Stapleford Abbotts a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stapleford Abbotts includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Curtismill Green SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Stapleford Abbotts
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Stapleford Abbotts. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Stapleford Abbotts.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stapleford Abbotts were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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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.