Essex House, 118 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EB

Planning appeal 3365051 at Essex House, 118 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EB (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the non-designated heritage asset, Essex House, the setting of the nearby listed buildings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chipping Ongar Conservation Area.

‘Installation of bike stores fronting High Street pursuant to prior approval for the change of use from Class E business use to 7 no. dwellings (C3), which was granted under reference EPF/1196/24 on 25th July 2024.’

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Tinsley F
Postcode: CM5 9EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the non-designated heritage asset, Essex House, the setting of the nearby listed buildings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chipping Ongar Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed cycle stores would cause harmful visual impact on the significance of the non-designated heritage asset Essex House, the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and the setting of the adjacent listed building, and the appellant's justification based on building regulations compliance was undermined by available regulatory relaxation provisions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM7Policy DM9

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