Oak Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX

1. 31 Jan 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Oak Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX

  EPF/0601/26 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 0m away

  Construction of a front entrance porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Copeland The Street Sheering Harlow CM22 7LZ

  EPF/2488/19 Submitted 16 Oct 2019 194m away

  Proposed removal of an existing rear conservatory. Single storey rear flat roof extension with two roof lights.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 209m away

  Stable building.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• Appletree Cottage, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1626/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 209m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  TPO/EPF/21/91 T1: Lawson's Cypress - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. TPO/EPF/11/86 A1: Mixed, T1: Beech - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 53, The Plashets, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NN

  EPF/1788/24 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 209m away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Glyn Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LY

  EPF/1999/24 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 211m away

  Part two storey, part single storey side extension and fenestration changes.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1445/26 Granted

  15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

  Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1341/26 Granted

  25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1325/26 Granted

  239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/0527/26 Granted

  18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision

  51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

  Single storey rear extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder