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Change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E)

Readings Farm , Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar , Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

Under ConsultationReference: EPF/1854/26Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
Prior approval Part 3 Class R: Agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use
Received
30 Sept 2026
Validated
30 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

Change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E)

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/1854/26
Ward
Rural East
Parish
High Ongar

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Application location

Readings Farm , Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar , Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
EFDC - Land Drainage #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF13 Oct 2026View
2025-1001-R02 Barn A Siteplan.pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
260929 Planning Statement Gaymer .pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF27 Oct 2026View
2025-1001-R01 Barn A Plans.pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
sHRA_Readings Farm Units 5 and 5A_Issue_08.05.26.pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
ECC Highways Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)8 Oct 2026View
AI528-1 Report V1.1.pdf · PDF30 Sept 2026View
DM Neighbour Letter.docx6 Oct 2026View

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