Planning application
EPF/0906/26
48, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Proposal
Proposed widening of existing crossover on Orchard Drive. Proposed widening of existing crossover serving 24 Elizabeth Drive to enable a new crossover to be provided to access the rear garden of the application site. The existing outbuilding will be removed to facilitate access into the rear garden.
As published by the council, reference EPF/0906/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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20 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Application Withdrawn
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What withdrawal means
The process from here
The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.
The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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EPF/1068/26 Granted
10 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Single-storey front extension and relocated of entrance door, installation of a mono-pitched roof overexisting garage.
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EPF/1067/26 Decided
10 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension, together with a loft conversion incorporating rear and side dormers, rooflights and associated external alterations.
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EPF/3001/19 Withdrawn
Wain & Green Hedges Coppice Row Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7ER
Demolition of x2 no. of properties on the site & construction of an apartment building with designated car parking spaces & landscaping.
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EPF/1151/26 Granted
Queen Victoria Public House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ES
TPO/EPF/22/12 T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 4.5m, as specified. Selective prune of overhanging branches to boundary, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/0044/23 Granted
21, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HA
Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"super fast broadband" for EPF/0766/20. (Part retrospective application for creation of one bed flat and associated parking (Revised application to EPF/0066/20).
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EPF/2429/23 Decided
39, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HA
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.
Other householder applications
In Epping Forest
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EPF/1110/26 Granted
13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW
Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.
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EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision
Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.
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EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision
35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.
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EPF/1087/26 Refused
27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP
Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.
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EPF/1097/26 Granted
47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP
Orangery extension to rear.