How long do planning decisions take near Stapleford Tawney?

The average planning decision time near Stapleford Tawney is 139 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stapleford Tawney?

The most common type of planning application near Stapleford Tawney is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stapleford Tawney?

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Stapleford Tawney, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stapleford Tawney, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stapleford Tawney are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stapleford Tawney

Stapleford Tawney is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Situated about 4 miles west of Chipping Ongar and 14 miles south-west of Chelmsford, the parish recorded a population of 171 at the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential for planning developments and local initiatives.

Population: 171 (2021)

District: Epping Forest

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £419,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Havering
Parliamentary constituency: Romford
LSOA: Havering 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stapleford Tawney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapleford Tawney.

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 Tawney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stapleford Tawney.

- Little Tawney Hall, Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1TD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Foul and Surface Water of EPF/0678/25 (Erection of a steel frame agricultural building for storing straw).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-11
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- Little Tawney Hall, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1TD
Erection of a steel frame agricultural building for storing straw.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Stapleford Tawney in Essex

Property prices in Stapleford Tawney show an average sale price of £419,760, 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 Tawney a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stapleford Tawney includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Tawney

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stapleford Tawney. The average decision time was 139 days.

With an average of 139 days, decisions near Stapleford Tawney take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stapleford Tawney were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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