Residents raise the alarm
Local concern grows around the proposed development south of Chelmsford Road and its likely effect on Ongar's countryside and character.
About OCRRAG
About OCRRAG
OCRRAG is a resident-led campaign focused on stopping overdevelopment in Ongar, protecting Green Belt land, and opposing the proposed Bloor Homes scheme south of Chelmsford Road. Our case is rooted in planning policy, infrastructure capacity, countryside protection, flood risk, biodiversity, and the need to preserve Ongar's rural character.
A community campaign for planned, sustainable growth
OCRRAG is a resident-led campaign focused on stopping overdevelopment in Ongar, protecting Green Belt land, and opposing the proposed Bloor Homes scheme south of Chelmsford Road. Our case is rooted in planning policy, infrastructure capacity, countryside protection, flood risk, biodiversity, and the need to preserve Ongar's rural character.
What guides our work
- Make the planning case clearly and responsibly, without exaggerating the facts.
- Keep the focus on Green Belt protection, infrastructure limits, and the adopted development plan.
- Promote brownfield and grey land before any loss of countryside, farmland, or wildlife habitat.
- Help residents and supporters raise informed objections in a calm, community-led voice.
Progress
How the campaign has developed
Campaign case laid out
OCRRAG brings together concerns about Green Belt policy, traffic, local infrastructure, flooding, biodiversity, and planning conflict.
Community support builds
Residents, neighbours, and supporters share objections and call for brownfield-first solutions rather than more loss of open land.
EFDC is urged to refuse
The campaign continues to ask Epping Forest District Council to reject the proposal and protect Ongar from avoidable overdevelopment.