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9, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1017/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Single storey side extension in place of garage and study with three sky lights. Bifold door opening towards rear. Loft conversion with ensuite bedroom.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1017/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1017/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
22 May 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Buckhurst Hill West
Parish
Buckhurst Hill
Postcode
IG9 5SL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 May 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 31 August 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

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