EPF/0695/26

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 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.

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

• EPF/0986/26 Granted

  31, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

  Erection of single storey garden room.

  19 May 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/1419/26 Awaiting decision

  39, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

  Erection of two storey front, side and rear extension. Lower ground level extension. Rear raised patio. Loft conversion.

  22 Jul 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/1322/26 Awaiting decision

  16, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QQ

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1581/23 (Single storey extension to garage at front of property and a change of ridge height to front hipped roof. Double storey extension to the rear of the property along with re-configuration of internal layout. Landscaping of garden and addition of garden room and gazebo. Addition of air source heat pumps to main residence, along with solar panels to roofs falling under permitted development).

  6 Jul 2026 52m away Conditions
• EPF/1264/26 Awaiting decision

  61, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QE

  Rear ground, first and roof extension to existing detached dwelling, with small extension to front.

  25 Jun 2026 189m away Householder
• EPF/1338/26 Granted

  8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 3: Structural Method Statement of EPF/2553/25 (Erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level, along with excavation of basement, and roof alterations including removal of chimney).

  8 Jul 2026 203m away Conditions
• EPF/0988/24 Granted

  High Willow, 49 Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD

  Proposed extension to existing outbuilding and rear garden design.

  13 May 2024 207m away Householder

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder