Theydon Bois, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Theydon Bois, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Theydon Bois are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Theydon Bois
Theydon Bois is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Positioned just a mile from both Epping and Loughton, and six miles south of Harlow, it boasts a population of 4,186 as of the 2021 census, with 3,419 residing in the built-up area. This charming community offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
Population: 4,186 (2021)
District: Epping Forest
Website: http://www.theydon.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £625,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Theydon Bois.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Theydon Bois.
- 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 Theydon Bois based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Theydon Bois.
- - Land North of Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 38 Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and 39 Landscape Management Plan of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from For
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Queen Victoria Public House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ES
TPO/EPF/22/12 T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 4.5m, as specified. Selective prune of overhanging branches to boundary, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the co
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 10 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension, together with a loft conversion incorporating rear and side dorm
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 48, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DX
Two storey side exrtension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 10 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Single-storey front extension and relocated of entrance door, installation of a mono-pitched roof overexisting garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 10, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ED
First floor side and rear extension above existing ground floor, with infill ground floor extension at rear corner, plus hip to gable roof extension. Amended application to EPF/2380/24.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 48, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Proposed widening of existing crossover on Orchard Drive. Proposed widening of existing crossover serving 24 Elizabeth Drive to enable a new crossover to be provided to access the rear garden of the a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 32, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HE
Two storey side extension & single storey rear extension & alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Land North of Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 31, 33 and 41 Drainage of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from Forest Drive, and provision of associated open space, services a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 46, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with roof windows to all elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land North of Forest Drive, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 20 - Construction Method Statement and No. 28 - Construction Management Plan of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from Forest
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land North of Forest Drive, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 22 Trees of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from Forest Drive, and provision of associated open space, services and landscaping)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 16, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DX
Two and one storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 59, Woodland Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DY
Loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer and 4 roof lights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 3, Harewood Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EA
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 7, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HG
Front extension with new porch and alterations to fenestrations, alterations to rear roof, new dormer to rear and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 39 and 39A Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HG
Proposed vehicle crossover.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 93, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HH
Single Storey Rear Extension and Rear Outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 33 Buxton Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HD
TPO/EPF/43/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 46, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Proposed roof extension to facilitate a loft conversion with dormer and rooflights. (Revised application to EPF/0474/25)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Theydon Bois in Essex
Theydon Bois is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. Positioned just a mile from both Epping and Loughton, and six miles south of Harlow, it boasts a population of 4,186 as of the 2021 census, with 3,419 residing in the built-up area. This charming community offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Property prices in Theydon Bois show an average sale price of £625,328, 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 Theydon Bois a particularly low-crime area.
Theydon Bois has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Common, Epping, Copped Hall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Theydon Bois includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. 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, Theydon Bois planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.theydon.org.uk/. 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 Theydon Bois
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Theydon Bois. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Theydon Bois.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Theydon Bois slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Theydon Bois were full planning applications (26), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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