Chipping Ongar

West Ongar, Essex

This Land submitted an outline planning application to deliver a new residential development of up to 90 homes in 2025. The site is allocated under the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033. The West Ongar Concept Framework Plan, developed by This Land in collaboration with City & Country, was endorsed by the Council in 2025, defines the principles for the site and informed the plan that was submitted. 

90

Number of units

40%

% of affordable housing

New play area and public open space

Community facilities

10%

Biodiversity impact

Key statistics

Housing

The scheme will deliver 90 new homes comprised of one- and two-bedroom apartments alongside two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses. A minimum of 40% of the housing will be affordable.

Environment

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) will be integrated into a naturalistic landscape to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain.

Timeline

Application submitted – Winter 2025
Determination date – Summer 2026