Homes Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

1. 23 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

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• Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

  EPF/1076/26 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 0m away

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure).

  Refused Amendments New dwelling Demolition 5 docs
  Several homes

• Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

  EPF/1693/26 Submitted 4 Sep 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 31 docs
  Several homes

• Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

  EPF/1547/24 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 0m away

  Discharge of Condition 10 for EPF/2538/20 & Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 for EPF/2545/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.)

  Split decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 131 docs
  Several homes

• HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON

  EPF/1749/00 Submitted 17 Oct 2000 351m away

  Change of use of redundant agricultural building to B1c and B8 uses.

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON

  EPF/0114/01 Submitted 22 Jan 2001 351m away

  Use of former bottling plant and viewing gallery building for B1(a)-offices, B1(c)-light industry and B8-storage and distribution uses.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• ELM COTTAGE, HOBBS CROSS, MATCHING

  EPF/1193/00 Submitted 11 Jul 2000 351m away

  Extension to existing stable block.

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs

• EPF/1731/26 Awaiting decision

  Land at Greensted Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9LA

  Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))

  10 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1722/26 Awaiting decision

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 12 flood assessment & Condition 13 Surface Water of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartments Building (Use Class C2 - with a minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall) ; Open Space including a mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year olds and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicular accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building.)

  9 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1504/26 Granted

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 15 and 16 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for the detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartment Building (Use Class C2 – with minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall); Open Space mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year old and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicle accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building).

  5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1494/26 Refused

  29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0783/26 (Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge).

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1593/26 Granted

  18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal - Appeal B - (Grade II Listed Building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions