5, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

1. 6 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 9 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 3 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.

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.

• 15, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

  EPF/2341/25 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 19 Cranleigh Gardens Loughton IG10 3DD

  EPF/0883/21 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Application for removal of condition 13 for planning permission EPF/0193/18 (Subdivision of dwelling into two separate dwellings. Minor ground floor infill extension at rear. First floor rear extension)

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 50 AVONDALE DRIVE, LOUGHTON

  EPF/1946/00 Submitted 7 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 9, Avondale Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BZ

  EPF/2858/22 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 16 Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

  EPF/0931/23 Submitted 24 Apr 2023 200 yards away

  Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single storey rear conservatory extension, height to eaves 2.25 metres and maximum height 2.75 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 17, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

  EPF/0730/25 Submitted 31 Mar 2025 200 yards away

  Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, height toe eaves 2.90m and maximum height 3.00m (The property already has a partial rear extension, but it does not make use of the full 6m. Currently 3.6m)

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder