EPF/0873/26

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jul 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• EPF/1154/26 Awaiting decision

  Early Acres Nursery, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

  Demolition of all existing buildings and closure of existing access. Erection of 3 no. dwellings. Construction of new access. Associated garaging and car parking.

  10 Jun 2026 0m away Full applications
• EPF/0815/26 Granted

  White House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

  Erection of machinery store.

  24 Apr 2026 0m away Full applications
• EPF/0217/26 Granted

  The Anchorage, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

  Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area A1: Ash - Fell. S1: Sycamore - Fell.

  3 Feb 2026 0m away Trees
• EPF/0063/26 Granted

  The Anchorage, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

  Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area G1: Mixed - Fell. G2: Mixed - Prune back to 3m away from outbuilding. Remove 2 x Laurel and 1 x Laburnum from G2. T1: Conifer - Fell.

  12 Jan 2026 0m away Trees
• EPF/0932/26 Refused

  Early Acres House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

  Demolition of Existing Chalet Bungalow, Detached Single Storey Garage/Outbuildings & Erection of Replacement Self-Build Detached Bungalow.

  12 May 2026 0m away Full applications
• EPF/1636/21 Decided

  The Roses Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DD

  Certificate of lawful development for existing use of land for car body repair yard, scrap yard, car dealership, haulage company, electrical repair company together with outdoor storage.

  10 Jun 2021 157m away Lawful development

• EPF/1169/26 Refused

  Rear garden of Gate House Teazle Mead Thornwood CM16 6TZ

  Permission in Principle for the demolition of a residential outbuilding and the erection of between 1 and 2 residential dwellings (Use Class C3).

  11 Jun 2026 Outline
• EPF/1251/26 Decided

  Land at Temple Farm, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW

  Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed Residential Development of up to 250 Dwellings with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping

  23 Jun 2026 Outline
• EPF/2379/25 Refused

  Bellevue, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

  Creation of 2no. Self-build dwellings.

  25 Nov 2025 Outline
• EPF/1156/26 Decided

  Land East of Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PU

  Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed development for a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (Revised EIA Screening Opinion to EPF/0674/25).

  10 Jun 2026 Outline
• EPF/0847/26 Refused

  Herb Farm, London Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LH

  Permission in Principle for erection of up to 9 dwellings.

  29 Apr 2026 Outline