EPF/0550/21

1. 26 Feb 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Appeal Dismissed

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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  Ground floor front canopy roof over garage projection and front door and single storey rear extension.

  18 May 2021 138m away Full applications
• EPF/0033/23 Refused

  1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

  Formation of 3 small dormers to the front of the existing pitched roof to allow for access and natural light into the loft space

  9 Jan 2023 175m away Householder
• EPF/1450/26 Awaiting decision

  21, Goldings Rise, Loughton, IG10 2QP

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage to habitable space.

  27 Jul 2026 185m away Lawful development
• EPF/0323/25 Granted

  The Lodge, Goldings Hill, Loughton, IG10 2RY

  Extensions to existing lodge and erection of two new detached houses fronting Goldings Road.

  13 Feb 2025 226m away Full applications
• EPF/1371/26 Awaiting decision

  11, Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

  Proposed single storey side & rear extension to accommodate a swimming pool building & associated internal works.

  14 Jul 2026 238m away Householder

• EPF/1139/26 Refused

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

  Stable building.

  9 Jun 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision

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  Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).

  30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0874/26 Refused

  Petrol Filling Station, Chelmsford Rd, Norton Heath, Ingatestone CM4 0LQ

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  5 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1031/26 Granted

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  Construction of a single self-build residential dwelling alongside associated development.

  27 May 2026 Full applications