9, Leo Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LG

1. 6 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 25 June 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.

• TUDOR COTTAGE, GREENSTED GREEN, ONGAR

  EPF/1951/00 Submitted 23 Nov 2000 250 yards away

  Erection of outbuilding for use as a summerhouse/store (amended application).

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 3 GREENSTED ROAD, GREENSTED, ONGAR

  EPF/0141/01 Submitted 25 Jan 2001 300 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension, front porch and rear conservatory.

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• GREENSTED WOOD FARM, GREENSTED ROAD, GREENSTED, ONGAR, ESSEX

  AGR/EPF/1361/00 Submitted 23 Aug 2000 0.3 miles away

  Agricultural determination for creation of ponds for a fish farm.

  Granted Other 2 docs

• Greensted Wood Farm Greensted Road Ongar CM5 9LE

  EPF/0754/21 Submitted 18 Mar 2021 0.3 miles away

  Conversion of barn into a swimming pool building, gym and cinema room.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 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