Planning application
EPF/0921/26
2, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR
Proposal
Demolish rear conservatory and replace with single storey extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and solar panels to south elevation.
As published by the council, reference EPF/0921/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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18 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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/1468/25 Granted
6, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Prior approval for a 5.87m deep Proposed ground floor rear extension, internal alterations and all associated works, height to eaves 2.43m and maximum height 3.69m.
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EPF/0835/26 Granted
14, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT
Single storey rear extension with garage conversion. (Amended application to EPF/0639/24).
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EPF/0956/25 Granted
1, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT
Permission for a two-storey side extension, part one- and part two-storey rear extension, subdivision of the existing property to form two dwellings, erection of a rear dormer, alterations to the roof, and the provision of four off-street car parking spaces.
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EPF/0954/26 Awaiting decision
1, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 EVP, 7 Boundary Treatment and 8 Hard and Soft Landscaping (Permission for a two-storey side extension, part one- and part two-storey rear extension, subdivision of the existing property to form two dwellings, erection of a rear dormer, alterations to the roof, and the provision of four off-street car parking spaces).
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EPF/1235/21 Decided
22 Holly Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HT
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable conversion, rear dormer extension and insertion of three rooflight windows to the front roof slopes.
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EPF/1534/21 Refused
128 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HP
Retrospective consent for single storey rear extension.
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.