OLD LOUGHTON RUGBY CLUB, SQUIRRELS LANE, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 6JX

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 13 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 86 Chestnut Avenue Buckhurst Hill IG9 6EP

  EPF/1772/21 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed rear facade alterations, rooflight insertion, patio, floor plan redesign with all associated works.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 72, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EP

  EPF/0254/23 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. Double storey side extension and part first floor rear extension

  Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 89, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EP

  EPF/2168/24 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Double storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• 89, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EP

  EPF/1774/24 Submitted 30 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of single storey garage and utility, construction of double storey side extension with garage, internal alterations and loft.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Land and Garages rear of 54 - 60 Hornbeam Road (Bourne House) Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6JY

  EPF/3068/19 Submitted 23 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3"external finishes", 15"external lighting", 18"arboricultural method statement" & 20"water disposal" for EPF/0213/16. (Demolition of garages and replacement with 2 x 3 bed two storey affordable homes with 5 parking spaces and associated landscaping).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 18 docs

• Land and Garages rear of 54 - 60 Hornbeam Road (Bourne House) Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6JY

  EPF/0048/20 Submitted 8 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 'Phase 2 and condition 6 'Remediation Method Statement' on planning application EPF/0213/16 (Demolition of garages and replacement with 2 x 3 bed two storey affordable homes with 5 parking spaces and associated landscaping)

  Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications