Search Thornwood Common planning applications
22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Thornwood Common · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LTAwaiting decisionNon-Material amendment to EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).Non-Material Amendment - Section 96 TCPAReceived 30 Oct 2026EPF/2081/26
- Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LTAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 External Finishes of EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 14 Oct 2026EPF/1941/26
- Land adjacent to Chippendale Cottages, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQAwaiting decisionTo build two, four bedroom Chalet Bungalows, sharing the existing road access.Full planning permissionReceived 14 Oct 2026EPF/1818/26
- Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LUAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 12 Oct 2026EPF/1920/26
- 9 Brookfield, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, CM16 6NGAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear roof lights.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 12 Oct 2026EPF/1928/26
Planning in Thornwood Common
- Approved
- 93%
- 13 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornwood Common in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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CM16 321 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,016. It sits within the North Weald Bassett district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thornwood Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thornwood Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Thornwood Common has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Thornwood Common. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.