Thornwood Common, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornwood Common, Essex.
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About Thornwood Common
Thornwood Common is a village located along the B1393 road within the civil parish of North Weald Bassett, in the Epping Forest district of Essex. As of 2018, it had a population of approximately 1,016 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,016
District: North Weald Bassett
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornwood Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornwood Common.
- 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 Thornwood Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Thornwood Common.
- - 35, Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NF
Vault the front right bedroom ceiling and change stairs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Tudor Cottage, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Advertisement consent for non-illuminated totem sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition number 3 - external finishes and number 9 - Remediation Statement (Phase 1b only) of EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Us
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NB
Installation of solar panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 24 `Light for Biodiversity' and granted permission on EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 25 (Cycle Storage), 26 (Refuse Storage), 28 (Northern Site Access) & 29 (Thornwood Common Access) on planning permission EPF/0007/24 (Residen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 11 Woodfield Terrace, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species regulation 2017' on planning permission EPF/0152/21 (Prior Approval for the propo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Forest Cottage, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LP
Certificate of lawful development for a single storey gym outbuilding (including plant store) to East of the existing building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LJ
Approval of reserved matters application for proposed replacement of existing units 2 and 3 approved under EPF/0125/23.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Thornwood Common in Essex
Thornwood Common is a village located along the B1393 road within the civil parish of North Weald Bassett, in the Epping Forest district of Essex. As of 2018, it had a population of approximately 1,016 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,016. It sits within the North Weald Bassett district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thornwood Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thornwood Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Thornwood Common 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 Thornwood Common
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Thornwood Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornwood Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornwood Common were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.