Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

This site has had 12 applications since 2024: 9 approved, 2 refused.

• EPF/1323/26 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Extension of the northern boundary to Plots 2, 3 and 4 permitted under planning consent EPF/0016/19.

  Decided 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1061/26 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Variation of wording of Condition 10 Levels of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
• EPF/0946/26 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 8 Jul 2026 Conditions
• EPF/0927/26 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3: Landscaping of EPF/1200/25 (Extension of Gardens into triangle of land within the site boundary).

  Decided 3 Jul 2026 Conditions
• EPF/0875/26 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 29 May 2026 Conditions
• EPF/2432/24 Refused

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Tree Protection Measures' on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 9 Dec 2024 Conditions
• EPF/2381/24 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13' Biodiversity Enhancement' on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 23 Dec 2024 Conditions
• EPF/2340/24 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Approval of Details Reserved by condition 11 Details of parking spaces and EVP Points of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 11 Dec 2024 Conditions
• EPF/2191/24 Refused

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 21 Nov 2024 Conditions
• EPF/2163/24 Granted

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'CEMP-Biodiversity' on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Decided 21 Nov 2024 Conditions

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

• Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/1366/24 Submitted 3 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  External fenestration alterations to property and amended hours of use for proposed use as veterinary centre.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/0875/26 Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Granted Conditions 15 docs

• The Longhouse, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/1193/23 Submitted 23 May 2023 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage) for EPF/0243/21 (Demolition of existing redundant agricultural buildings and construction of 2 new bespoke dwellinghouses).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 9 docs

• Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/1061/26 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of wording of Condition 10 Levels of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/2340/24 Submitted 20 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by condition 11 Details of parking spaces and EVP Points of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  EPF/1323/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Extension of the northern boundary to Plots 2, 3 and 4 permitted under planning consent EPF/0016/19.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 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