Daubneys Farm, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/2355/25 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
New homes

Proposal

Erection of 5 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), part demolition of an agricultural building and associated development. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
21 Nov 2025
✓
Validated
26 Nov 2025
Decision
Expected by 3 Feb 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 12 Jun 2026; it is now day 290. The consultation period closed on 12 Jun 2026.

Documents 65

Statements & assessments 10

PDF Design Statement Addendum to Planning Statement PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC Land Drainage Comments #2 PDF · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Statutory Biodiversity Metric - April 2026 EXCEL_M · 28 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 80552 100 P03 Drainage Layout PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC Land Drainage Comments #1 PDF · 12 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Essex County Council - Place Services Ecology PDF · 11 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement November 2025 UNC077 223447 PDF · 27 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF BNG Habitat Baseline Plan PDF · 27 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Geophysical Survey Report Daubneys Farm Sheering Essex.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Shadow Habitat Regulations Assessment August 2025.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 10

PDF 223447 PL 100J-PROPOSED SITE PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME WITH CONSTRAINTS PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447 PL 100 Rev I -PROPOSED SITE PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME WITH CONSTRAINTS PDF · 28 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447 PL 100H-PROPOSED SITE PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME WITH CONSTRAINTS PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 80552 102 P03 Cross Sections PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 80552 101 P03 M&M Plan PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 223477 PL 110 GROUND FLOOR PLAN UNITS 1 to 5.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF SUPERSEEDED 223447 PL 101A EXISTING SITE PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 223447 PL 100F PROPOSED SITE PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME WITH CONSTRAINTS.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 223447 PL 001 SITE LOCATION PLAN 5 UNITS SCHEME.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF HRA Appendix 1 Epping Forest Local Plan HRA October 2022_compressed (1).pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 13

PDF EFDC Planning Policy Comments #2 WORD_X · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Design & Conservation Comments #2 PDF · 30 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Design & Conservation Comments #1 PDF · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Urban Design comments Memo (Consultee Comments) · 19 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Conservation Comments PDF · 19 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Historic England Comments #1 PDF · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1 PDF · 16 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ECC Highways Comments #1 PDF · 9 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF National Trust Comments #1 WORD_X · 9 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF ECC Archaeology Comments #1 PDF · 2 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DM Neighbour Letter.docx WORD_X · 27 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Appendix 2 PRE023524 Conservation Comments.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Appendix 1 PRE023524 Pre Application Response.docx WORD_X · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗

Other documents 32

PDF 223447-PL-111-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-302-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-301-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-112-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-303-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Email from Agent WORD_X · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-110-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-304-A PDF · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Updated EA - Daubneys Farm - April 26_Redacted PDF · 28 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Historic England PDF · 28 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-101-ALT PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-102-ALT PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 223447-PL-100-ALT PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 80552.01.02R1 PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 80552 C2 Daubneys Farm PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Email - ContactLB - Outlook (002)_Redacted PDF · 21 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 30October - PRE023524 - Daubneys Farm, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7LU WORD_X · 21 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC - Planning Policy Team MSG · 11 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Essex County Council - Highways PDF · 9 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Updated EA Daubneys Farm Nov 25_Redacted PDF · 27 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 19 08 2025 HC9845 Daubneys Farm DBA Final compressed.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 3669A Appendix Ba.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Draft S106 UU proforma EFSAC 2025 V1.docx WORD_X · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 80552 01 01R2 compressed.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 3669A Appendix B.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 80552 00 01R2.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 2025 10 30 Daubneys HIA.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 3669A Appendix A.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF 3669A P1 Uncle Bishops Stortford Rev2.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF GAC0040 AIA Land at Daubneys Farm Sheering 17 09 25 V2 1.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF F23143 Land at Daubneys Farm Site Access Appraisal Rev E.pdf PDF · 21 Nov 2025 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Sheering built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CM22 7LU
Received
21 Nov 2025
Validated
26 Nov 2025
Ward
Rural East
Parish
Sheering
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Feb 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ross Mayger

Decision outlook

Day 290, past the statutory target. 79% of new homes in Epping Forest are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Sept 2026.

Day 290234 days past the 56-day target
59%decided within 8 weeks
40%approved
88decided in the last year

Plota live figures for new homes decided by Epping Forest in the last twelve months, from validation. Epping Forest decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
12 Jun 2026

Historical activity at this location

32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Grade II listed building consent for erection of 5 residential dwellings (Use Class C3)…
EPF/2357/25
2024 Approved
Grade II listed building application for conversion of two traditional buildings to resid…
EPF/1193/24
2024 Approved
Grade II listed building application for conversion of two traditional buildings to resid…
EPF/1193/24
2020 Approved
Conversion of two traditional buildings to residential use (Renewal of previous approved…
EPF/0772/20
2020 Approved
Conversion of two traditional buildings to residential use (Renewal of previous approved…
EPF/0772/20
2020 Approved
Grade II Listed Building application for conversion of two traditional buildings to resid…
EPF/0777/20
2020 Approved
Grade II Listed Building application for conversion of two traditional buildings to resid…
EPF/0777/20
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
5, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two no. detached dwellings with access, p…
EPF/0809/25
2024 Approved
Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Erection of front porch extension
EPF/0481/24
2024 Approved
Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Erection of front porch extension
EPF/0481/24
2023 Approved
Woodrising, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LS
Application for a 2nd Dropped Kerb. Designed to meet Essex County Council criteria
EPF/2476/23
2023 Approved
Woodrising, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LS
Application for a 2nd Dropped Kerb. Designed to meet Essex County Council criteria
EPF/2476/23
2023 Approved
Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT
Grade II listed building application to demolish the existing perimeter wall and construc…
EPF/1687/23
2023 Approved
Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT
Demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with…
EPF/1686/23
2023 Approved
Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT
Grade II listed building application to demolish the existing perimeter wall and construc…
EPF/1687/23
2023 Approved
Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT
Demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with…
EPF/1686/23
2023 Approved
Broadlands, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LS
Single storey rear extension - First floor rear extension
EPF/1377/23
2023 Approved
Broadlands, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LS
Single storey rear extension - First floor rear extension
EPF/1377/23
2022 Approved
Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights and increasing the size of the gar…
EPF/2541/22
2022 Approved
Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights and increasing the size of the gar…
EPF/2541/22
2022 Refused
Crown House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Grade II listed building application for a timber orangery to replace existing conservato…
EPF/2459/22
2022 Refused
Crown House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Timber orangery to replace existing conservatory
EPF/2458/22
2022 Refused
Crown House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Grade II listed building application for a timber orangery to replace existing conservato…
EPF/2459/22
2022 Refused
Crown House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Timber orangery to replace existing conservatory
EPF/2458/22
2022 Refused
Crown House The Street Sheering Harlow Essex CM22 7LT
Detached garden building.
EPF/0327/22
2022 Refused
Crown House The Street Sheering Harlow Essex CM22 7LT
Detached garden building.
EPF/0327/22
2021 Approved
2 Red Cottages The Street Sheering Harlow CM22 7LT
Extension of dropped kerb/vehicle crossover.
EPF/2498/21
2017 Approved
Daubneys Farm The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LU
Conversion of two traditional buildings to residential use (Renewal of planning permissio…
EPF/0741/17
2017 Approved
Daubneys Farm The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LU
Conversion of two traditional buildings to residential use (Renewal of planning permissio…
EPF/0741/17
2017 Approved
Daubneys Farm The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LU
Grade II listed building application for the conversion of two traditional buildings to r…
EPF/0753/17
2017 Approved
Daubneys Farm The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LU
Grade II listed building application for the conversion of two traditional buildings to r…
EPF/0753/17
2016 Refused
Crown Lodge The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LT
To construct a new garage in the front of the site and to convert the existing garage int…
EPF/0044/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings