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

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 208, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

  EPF/0764/26 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of new outbuilding.

  Granted Householder Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Berry Farm, 181 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

  EPF/0267/23 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Small Rear single storey extension with terrace over.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 199, Former Larkins Farm, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

  EPF/0926/26 Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 13 and 14 Trees and Landscaping for removal of roadside hedgerow of EPF/2601/18 (Demolition of an existing structure and replacement with 2 x detached dwellings with associated new vehicle crossover, garages, landscaping). and other associated works.

  Granted Amendments Demolition Trees 14 docs

• Paslow Common Farm, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore High, CM4 0JY

  EPF/0440/23 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 18'Construction Management Plan' on planning permission EPF/1597/21 (Redevelopment of commercial site to provide 9no. dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking)

  Granted Conditions 3 docs
  Several homes

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

  EPF/2055/00 Submitted 11 Dec 2000 200 yards away

  Domestic block of 5 stables and tack room.

  Refused Full applications 6 docs

• Little Brays 214 Nine Ashes Road High Ongar Ongar CM4 0JY

  EPF/2543/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 300 yards away

  Proposed erection of a garage.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications