EPF/0968/26

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 9 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 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.

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.

More on householder applications in our guide

• EPF/1805/24 Refused

  Rosedene, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ

  Outline consent for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of house with basement.

  3 Sep 2024 0m away Outline
• EPF/2714/22 Refused

  Rosedene, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ

  Demolish existing bungalow and replace with a new dwelling.

  29 Nov 2022 0m away Householder
• EPF/0856/26 Granted

  Woodview, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

  Single storey rear extension with roof lantern.

  30 Apr 2026 68m away Householder
• EPF/0848/26 Granted

  Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 29 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

  29 Apr 2026 68m away Conditions
• EPF/1472/26 Awaiting decision

  Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 30 Flood Alleviation Scheme of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

  30 Jul 2026 68m away Conditions
• EPF/0514/26 Awaiting decision

  Wenduyne, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

  Reconfiguration of internal layout, material change to elevations, including side elevation doors, removal of roof, new roof with habitable rooms and dormers.

  12 Mar 2026 68m away Householder

• 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.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• 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.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 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.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 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.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder