Planning application
EPF/1037/26
41, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BU
Proposal
Proposed loft conversion.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1037/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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16 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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/0418/21 Refused
13-17 High Beech Road Loughton IG10 4BN
Erection of a third floor to provide two flats involving the raising of the existing parapet of the building
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EPF/2094/21 Split decision
9-11 High Beech Road Loughton IG10 4BN
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 5"details of the provision of fixed obscured glazing panels" & 11"assessment of the risks posed by any contamination" for EPF/2449/20. (Change of use, conversion and enlargement of ground floor and first floor B1 offices to create 6 one bed flats, 1 two bed flat and 1 studio flat with six car parking spaces at the rear to serve the new flats and two existing flats).
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EPF/0214/23 Granted
21, High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BN
Loft conversion with rear dormers and 3 roof lights to front roof slope
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EPF/0455/26 Granted
Rear of 268-278 High Road , Loughton, Loughton, IG10 4BG
Conversion of the existing top floor eaves roof space to three flats within the constructed building.
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EPF/0785/26 Granted
184, TownView, 184-186 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1DN
Advertisement consent for curved aluminium panel and backlit illuminated features to central column, fascia and projecting sign, frosted film to main glass panel.
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EPF/0784/26 Granted
184, TownView, 184-186 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1DN
Changes to shopfront including lighting.
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.