9, Victoria Road, Ongar, CM5 9FE

1. 27 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 28 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 21 August 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.

• 24, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AU

  EPF/1920/24 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension with glazed lantern, removal of lean-to, internal alterations and rebuilding garage with raised roof and roof lights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 53, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AX

  EPF/2935/22 Submitted 28 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed double storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 55 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR

  EPF/1599/00 Submitted 19 Sep 2000 200 yards away

  Two storey side extension, loft conversion and single storey attached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 7, Barrons Close, Ongar, CM5 9BJ

  EPF/1696/26 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Single storey ground floor rear extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

  EPF/2178/21 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 250 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on LB/EPF/0526/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

  EPF/2162/21 Submitted 6 Aug 2021 250 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on EPF/0519/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 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