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