EPF/0980/26

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Jun 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 3/07/1823/FP Granted

  North Cottage, Great Hyde Hall, Hatfield Heath Road, Sawbridgeworth

  Single storey extension. Erection of 1.2m chain link fencing to northern & eastern boundaries

  29 Aug 2007 134m away Full applications
• 3/07/1824/LB Granted

  North Cottage, Great Hyde Hall, Hatfield Heath Road, Sawbridgeworth

  Renovation of sash windows. Repair roof & timber roof overhang, replace guttering. Chemical damp proof injection and repair render. Damp membrane & insulation to floor for underfloor heating. Fit out as kitchen (gatehouse) with freestanding units. Internal alterations to (bungalow) with installation of high thermal performance glazing.

  29 Aug 2007 134m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/1240/26 Awaiting decision

  88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RA

  Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1, T2, T3: Willow - Pollard to 8m.

  23 Jun 2026 237m away Trees
• EPF/0950/26 Granted

  88, The Meadows, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RA

  Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce by up to 4m.

  14 May 2026 237m away Trees
• EPF/1174/26 Awaiting decision

  127, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQ

  Demolition of garage/lobby and construction of a new dwelling.

  11 Jun 2026 286m away Full applications
• 3/26/0216/FUL Awaiting decision

  35 The Forebury Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9BD

  Retrospective application for garage extension and conversion to 1No. Detached two storey self build dwelling with insertion of ground floor windows. Installation of air source heat pump, photovoltaic roof panels, roof light and suntunnel

  12 Feb 2026 426m away Full applications

• EPF/1139/26 Refused

  Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  Stable building.

  9 Jun 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision

  Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

  Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).

  30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0874/26 Refused

  Petrol Filling Station, Chelmsford Rd, Norton Heath, Ingatestone CM4 0LQ

  Retrospective application for erection of extension to existing building, new bin store area and 2 EV charging spaces with associated infrastructure.

  5 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1031/26 Granted

  Abbess Roding Hall, Green Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 0PA

  Construction of a single self-build residential dwelling alongside associated development.

  27 May 2026 Full applications