Birchgrove Farm, Woolmongers Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JX

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 19 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Homemead Farm, Woolmongers Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JX

  EPF/0832/26 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 0m away

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of two residential properties utilising existing vehicular access with associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 24 docs

• OAK LODGE, CHAPLINS FARM, WOOLMONGERS LANE, HIGH ONGAR

  EPF/1503/00 Submitted 31 Aug 2000 64m away

  Variation of condition attached to EPF/52/87 AND EPF/114/94 removing reference to occupation by persons who are wholly or mainly or last employed in agriculture.

  Withdrawn Full applications 1 doc

• HOMEMEAD FARM, WOOLMONGERS LANE, HIGH ONGAR

  EPF/1580/00 Submitted 18 Sep 2000 155m away

  Proposed use of agricultural land as a manege for amenity use for horses.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• LAND NORTH SIDE OF WOOLMONGERS LANE, HIGH ONGAR, ESSEX

  EPF/2055/00 Submitted 11 Dec 2000 273m away

  Domestic block of 5 stables and tack room.

  Refused Full applications 6 docs

• Monks Acres Woolmongers Lane Ingatestone Essex CM4 0JX

  22/01338/HHA Submitted 10 Oct 2022 397m away

  Construction of a swimming pool in the garden area, with a paved edge.

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Domestic

• 170, Stanlea, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

  EPF/1374/26 Submitted 14 Jul 2026 436m away

  64% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Infill extension and conversion of existing outbuildings to create a self-build dwelling house.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 21 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1194/25 Refused

  28, Wayletts, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QD

  Change of industrial use (B2 Use Class) land to leisure, with introduction of 3 new padel courts with flood lights.

  10 Jun 2025 Full applications
• EPF/1707/26 Awaiting decision

  Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  Proposed removal of existing brick slip cladding which is defective to existing modular building, to be replaced with textured plank cladding system

  7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1692/26 Awaiting decision

  Bronte House, 58-62 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE

  Insertion of 2 new windows on 2nd floor on SW elevation.

  4 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0414/25 Refused

  Land off, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AY

  A mixed-use development comprising a care home (Use Class C2) and six residential (Specialist Supported living accommodation for adult with complex learning difficulties) (Use Class C2) dwellings together with open space, car parking, landscaping and means of access.

  27 Feb 2025 Full applications
• EPF/0533/26 Granted

  32, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  Replacement dwelling with basement level.

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications