EPF/1034/26

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 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/0307/23 Decided

  14, Blackhorse Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EP

  Prior approval for a 5.06 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height 3.95 metres.

  13 Feb 2023 0m away Prior approval
• EPF/1962/24 Refused

  266 High Road North Weald Bassett CM16 6EF

  Enlarging the existing dormer to connect to a new dormer in the adjacent room (approved under EPF/1071/24).

  27 Sep 2024 339m away Full applications
• EPF/1918/24 Granted

  10, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

  Loft conversion for bedroom accommodation with new dormer windows and new rear gable roof

  19 Sep 2024 342m away Householder
• EPF/2101/25 Withdrawn

  Land behind 284 High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EQ

  TPO/EPF/99/10 A1: Mixed - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  30 Jun 2025 346m away Trees
• EPF/1492/21 Granted

  30 School Green Lane North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6EJ

  Partially demolish existing rear extension/ erection of a single storey rear extension.

  25 May 2021 367m away Full applications

• 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