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The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

Granted Epping Forest EPF/0367/26 Householder planning permission

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

As published by the council, reference EPF/0367/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/0367/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Decided
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Rural East
Parish
Sheering
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CM22 7NR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • EPF/0373/26 Granted

    The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

    Decided 8 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Feb 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 8 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  3. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

30 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Epping Forest granted permission on 8 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    EPF/0373/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 0m away

    Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs
  • Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 0m away

    Stable building.

    Refused Full applications 9 docs
  • Barnfield, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    EPF/2820/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 0m away

    Garage conversion , single storey infill rear extension, changing external cladding, alteration to existing fenestration.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs
    Small domestic
  • Appletree Cottage, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    EPF/1626/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 0m away

    96% 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
  • LOKEREN, CHURCH LANE, SHEERING

    EPF/1756/00 Submitted 18 Oct 2000 76m away

    Erection of extensions to link the existing garage to the main house, formation of loft conversion and installation of front and rear dormers.

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs
  • THE COCK (P H), THE STREET, SHEERING

    EPF/1226/00 Submitted 17 Jul 2000 150m away

    Erection of 2 No. ground floor extensions and 1 No. first floor extension and internal refurbishment of building in conjunction with the construction of a two storey linked annexe building to provide 11 guest bedrooms.

    Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/0836/26 Refused

    20, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor rear and double storey side extension. Alteration to roof and front bay windows.

    28 Apr 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1337/26 Granted

    12 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Proposed garage conversion to office use

    8 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1725/26 Awaiting decision

    29, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP

    Front porch, rear 6m extension, 1 foot rear extension, dormer extension.

    9 Sep 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1709/26 Awaiting decision

    Greenways, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL

    Erection of gable and side extensions, and associated works.

    8 Sep 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1720/26 Awaiting decision

    24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

    Single storey rear infill extension and hipped roof over existing 2 storey side extension

    8 Sep 2026 Householder