The Rectory, Green Hill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JN

Under Consultation EPF/0877/26
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
CM5 0JN

Description

Removal of existing rear lean-to, alterations to fenestration of existing house, removal of rear chimney, new ensuite to rear bedroom, single storey linking extension, conversion of existing garage to residential use and erection of detached garage.

5.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#122 of 282

Epping Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 282. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #282 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 282
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #26 of 282
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #77 of 282
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025