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

Pending EPF/0877/26
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.

Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 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 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
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