The Rookery, Rookery Road, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LG

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• EPF/1532/21 Refused

  The Rookery Rookery Road High Ongar Ingatestone CM4 0LG

  Demolition of two existing outbuildings, replacement with two new outbuildings including new garage and new residential annexe. Refurbishment of existing outbuilding to form new poolroom. Repositioning of approved new car entrance to different location on site. (Revised application to EPF/3072/20).

  Decided 22 Jul 2021 Full applications

1. 24 Jan 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 27 February 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Catons, Rookery Road, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LG

  EPF/0116/23 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed demolition of existing porch & side extension, two single storey side extensions off original dwelling walls, both to be half of the original dwelling. Loft conversion, dormer to the rear of the building, both within the existing roof. Hipped to gable roof conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• The Rookery Rookery Road High Ongar Ingatestone CM4 0LG

  EPF/1532/21 Submitted 28 May 2021 81m away

  Demolition of two existing outbuildings, replacement with two new outbuildings including new garage and new residential annexe. Refurbishment of existing outbuilding to form new poolroom. Repositioning of approved new car entrance to different location on site. (Revised application to EPF/3072/20).

  Refused Full applications Demolition 20 docs

• Kings Brasserie now Greenacre House and Greenview House King Street High Ongar Ongar Essex CM5 9NS

  EPF/2935/19 Submitted 6 Dec 2019 379m away

  Application for approval of condition 6 'Verification' on planning application EPF/3346/17 (Proposed residential redevelopment to create 2 new 4 bed dwellings)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Paslow Hall Farm, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

  EPF/2313/22 Submitted 6 Oct 2022 402m away

  Construction of a new industrial unit for general industrial use (B1, B2 and B3)

  Refused Full applications 12 docs

• 3, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

  EPF/1229/26 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 402m away

  Part ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension and new entrance porch.

  Refused Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Sunnydene, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

  EPF/1479/24 Submitted 19 Jul 2024 402m away

  1.5 storey side extension, with front facing pitch roof dormer

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1731/26 Awaiting decision

  Land at Greensted Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9LA

  Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))

  10 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1722/26 Awaiting decision

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 12 flood assessment & Condition 13 Surface Water of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartments Building (Use Class C2 - with a minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall) ; Open Space including a mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year olds and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicular accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building.)

  9 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1504/26 Granted

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 15 and 16 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for the detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartment Building (Use Class C2 – with minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall); Open Space mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year old and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicle accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building).

  5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1494/26 Refused

  29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0783/26 (Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge).

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1593/26 Granted

  18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal - Appeal B - (Grade II Listed Building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions