 In March 2015, The Ongar Academy presented initial artists' impressions of a multimillion-pound new build school which would replace the temporary premises from September 2017.Public consultation on the detailed plans was undertaken in October 2015 and a full planning application was submitted in January 2016.Full planning consent was granted by Epping Forest District Council on 20 April 2016; the breaking the ground ceremony on 15 July 2016 was attended by Eric Pickles.