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Planning applications in Epping Forest, January 2026
Epping Forest recorded 30 planning applications in January 2026, listed newest first. Dates are as received, or as decided where the council publishes no submission date.
Applications, January 2026
Newest first
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EPF/0191/26 Granted
Loughton Lodge, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX
TPO/EPF/11/90 (Ref: T2) T1: Cedar - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/0185/26 Granted
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Royal Gunpowder Mills Conservation Area T1, T32: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 30%. T2, T3: Alder - Crown reduce by up to 30% T5: Alder - Crown reduce by up to 7m. T6: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 3m below previous points. T7, T10, T12, T27, T28, T29: Alder - Fell. T8, T20: Sycamore - Fell. T11: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 10m. T13: Alder - Fell two stems closest to road. T16: Alder - Remove regrowth. T17: Alder - Reduce to previous points. T18: Alder - Monolith at 2m. T19: Silver Birch - Fell. T21: Sycamore - Remove broken limb. T23: Willow - Pollard to previous points. T24: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 7m. T25: Alder - Coppice. T26: Alder - Remove dead branches from top of tree. T30: Goat Willow - Remove branches from channel. T31: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m.
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EPF/0181/26 Granted
Green Acres, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL
Construction of 10 no. new dwellings together with dedicated access from Ivy Chimneys Road, a noise attenuation bund and fencing and associated development.
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EPF/0178/26 Granted
White Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 2.5m. T2: Silver Birch - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 2.5m. T3: Silver Birch - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 1.5m. T4: Northern Red Oak - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 2m.. T5: Laburnum - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 2m. T6: Cedar - Crown reduce and shape all round by up to 2m. T7: Crab Apple - Crown reduce height by up to 3m to create clearance from TV aerial, reduce and shape the sides by up to 1.5m. T8: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 3m, reduce and shape the sides by up to 2m.
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EPF/0157/26 Refused
Land North of 217 Nine Ashes Rd, Nine Ashes, Ingatestone CM4 0JZ, Essex
Full Planning Application for the demolition of existing equestrian facility and construction of six dwellings with associated landscaping, access, parking, and private amenity space.
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EPF/0147/26 Refused
Fernhall Farm, Fernhall Barn, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 “Phase 2 contaminated land’ of EPF/1929/17 (Dismantling of dilapidated Grade Il Listed agricultural barn and reconstruction in similar form as residential dwelling with additional new-build elements partly in place of unlisted circa 1970's barn outbuildings and installation of a basement. Change of use of land to residential).
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EPF/0141/26 Awaiting decision
Fairlands, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QA
Personal permission for the stationing of stables for 17 horses and associated tack stores, hay store, bedding store, one small kennel, staff restroom, car parking and landscaping. (Revised application to EPF/0886/24).
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EPF/0143/26 Awaiting decision
Ridge House, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ
Outline planning permission for five new detached dwellings.
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EPF/0134/26 Granted
66, The Rectory, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QB
Chigwell Village Conservation Area G1: Sycamores - Prune of overhanging branches by up to 4m. T2, T3, T5: Ash - Fell. T4: Laurel - Crown reduce by up to 3m. T6: Lime - Crown lift by up to 6m above ground level. T7, T8, T9: Beech - Fell. G2: Beech - Crown reduce height by up to 5m back to hedge.
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EPF/0122/26 Granted
Units 27 & 29, Weald Hall Farm Commercial Centre, Canes Lane, ESSEX, CM16 6FJ
Installation of an enclosed biomass boiler, an external wood chip silo and associated flue.
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EPF/0108/26 Refused
Bushes, Murrays Barn, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS
Grade II* Listed Building consent for rear extension and internal alterations for double bay garage and open plan kitchen.
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EPF/0106/26 Refused
Bushes, Murrays Barn, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS
Rear extension and internal alterations for double bay garage and open plan kitchen.
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EPF/0110/26 Granted
Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL
Change of use from agricultural use to light industrial (use class B2/B8).
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EPF/0109/26 Granted
Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 - Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations of EPF/2071/21 (Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building into flexible commercial Class (Use Class E).
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EPF/0097/26 Granted
Hillcrest, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
First floor side and rear extension and rear ground floor extensions
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EPF/0096/26 Granted
Stubbings Hall, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EE
Extension to existing 3 bay garage providing a 2 bed granny flat for ancillary use.
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EPF/0102/26 Awaiting decision
Mount Farm, Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PX
Retrospective application for a change of use from agricultural land to 2 No. dog walking fields including access, fencing, 2 No. visitor parking areas, 2 No. wooden weather shelters and 2 No. dog climbing frames.
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EPF/0086/26 Awaiting decision
Land at Whitakers Way to the rear of the rear of 47 - 49 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF
Erection of 2 storey 3 bedroom self-build detached dwelling.
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EPF/0078/26 Granted
Berwick Hall, Berwick Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JS
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 Regulation 77 (HRA) of EPF/2385/24 (Prior approval - Change of use from agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses).
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EPF/0067/26 Refused
Church Of Holy Innocents, Church Lane, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4BF
Ramped access and steps to the south porch.
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EPF/0071/26 Granted
28, Braeside, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Application for amendment to EPF/1062/24 in relation to rear elevation, namely a new second floor dormer window, an increase to the existing dormer window, and an extension to the master bedroom, with associated works.
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EPF/0063/26 Granted
The Anchorage, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area G1: Mixed - Fell. G2: Mixed - Prune back to 3m away from outbuilding. Remove 2 x Laurel and 1 x Laburnum from G2. T1: Conifer - Fell.
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EPF/0052/26 Refused
84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Retrospective application for erection of loft conversion with rear dormer extension, single storey rear extension and front porch extension.
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EPF/0047/26 Decided
Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition - Informative (No. 46) for BNG of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).
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EPF/0010/26 Refused
11, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension extending 5.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 2.49 metres and an eaves height of 2.50 metres, in accordance with Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
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EPF/0017/26 Granted
99, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW
Part double, part single storey front and rear extension.
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EPF/0018/26 Granted
Gunpowder Mill, Powdermill Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area A1 (Bernard to Dominic Court): Mixed - Entrance of Bernard Grove to entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 3m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A2 (Dominic to Gregory Mews): Mixed - Entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) to entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 3m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. Includes large dead Silver birch to right of lamppost No 14. A3 (Gregory Mews to GP Sign): Mixed - Entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20) to Gunpowder Sign (lamppost 22). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 3m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A4 (outside St Augustine): Ash Crown cut back to full height on road side only (approximately 3m from tips) and cut back from lamppost by 2m.
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EPF/0003/26 Granted
Rectory Court, Goldings Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LN
New Parking spaces for the existing block of flats.
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EPF/0001/26 Awaiting decision
Humphreys, Greenman Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0ER
Conversion and extension of existing office building to residential for ancillary use.
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EPF/0002/26 Awaiting decision
Humphreys, Greenman Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0ER
Grade II Listed Building Consent for conversion and extension of existing office building to residential for ancillary use.
Other months in 2026
- January 2026 30
- February 2026 54
- March 2026 81
- April 2026 158
- May 2026 187
- June 2026 229
- July 2026 170
- August 2026 185
- September 2026 82