EPF/0768/26

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 23 Jul 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

• EPF/0770/26 Granted

  1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

  Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hedge to be planted along boundary.

  20 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/1471/21 Granted

  Auction Square Formerly Auction House Market Place Abridge Essex RM4 1UA

  An application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from Offices (class B1) to dwellinghouses (class C3). (Conversion of existing office building into 4 flats).

  24 May 2021 43m away Prior approval
• EPF/1179/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Advertisement Consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

  11 Jun 2026 45m away Advertising
• EPF/1171/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

  11 Jun 2026 45m away Full applications
• EPF/1172/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Grade II Listed Building Consent for installation of carparking management system - ANPR and associated signage.

  11 Jun 2026 45m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/2018/24 Refused

  28, Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

  Loft conversion with rear facing dormer, three conservation style roof windows in the rear roof slope, and three conservation style roof windows in the front roof slope.

  4 Oct 2024 161m 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