EPF/0826/26

1. 27 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• EPF/1402/26 Awaiting decision

  38, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Landscaping Scheme and 8 Water Efficiency Calculations of EPF/2149/21 Allowed on Appeal Alterations and extension to create three flats, with amended retail space to the front).

  20 Jul 2026 0m away Conditions
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 0m away Full applications
• EPF/0681/26 Granted

  9, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BZ

  Part change of use of ground floor to residential, mansard roof extension, 2nd floor rear extension, 2 storey rear extension following demolition of existing buildings and new external access stair, to create 3no. self contained dwellings.

  2 Apr 2026 60m away Full applications
• EPF/1662/21 Granted

  11 A Princes Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5EE

  Proposed replacement porch.

  14 Jun 2021 62m away Full applications
• EPF/0111/23 Decided

  28, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5ES

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer to the rear elevation & x3 no. roof light windows to the front elevation.

  18 Jan 2023 118m away Lawful development
• EPF/1544/25 Refused

  Land at Back Lane Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU rear of 61 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill

  Construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking, and refuse storage facilities.

  30 Jul 2025 158m away Full applications

• EPF/1139/26 Refused

  Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  Stable building.

  9 Jun 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision

  Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

  Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).

  30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0874/26 Refused

  Petrol Filling Station, Chelmsford Rd, Norton Heath, Ingatestone CM4 0LQ

  Retrospective application for erection of extension to existing building, new bin store area and 2 EV charging spaces with associated infrastructure.

  5 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1031/26 Granted

  Abbess Roding Hall, Green Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 0PA

  Construction of a single self-build residential dwelling alongside associated development.

  27 May 2026 Full applications