Planning application
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Works: New dwelling Demolition Several homes
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure).
As published by the council, reference EPF/1076/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1076/26
- Type
- Non-Material Amendment - Section 96 TCPA
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse
- Received
- 2 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Theydon Bois with Passingford
- Parish
- Theydon Garnon
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- CM16 7PH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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EPF/1693/26 Awaiting decision
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)
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EPF/1547/24 Split decision
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Discharge of Condition 10 for EPF/2538/20 & Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 for EPF/2545/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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9 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About amendment applications
An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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Homes Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 8 Ecology of EPF/2578/22 (Change of use of five existing agricultural buildings to commercial uses E(g)(iii) and B8 with access, landscaping, and other associated works).
Granted Conditions 9 docs -
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
85% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)
Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 31 docsSeveral homes -
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Discharge of Condition 10 for EPF/2538/20 & Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 for EPF/2545/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.)
Split decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 131 docsSeveral homes -
HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON
Change of use of redundant agricultural building to B1c and B8 uses.
Granted Full applications 3 docs -
HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON
Use of former bottling plant and viewing gallery building for B1(a)-offices, B1(c)-light industry and B8-storage and distribution uses.
Granted Full applications 2 docs -
ELM COTTAGE, HOBBS CROSS, MATCHING
Extension to existing stable block.
Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs
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EPF/1358/26 Granted
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EPF/1848/26 Awaiting decision
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Variation of Condition 3 Matching Materials of EPF/2332/24 (Construction of a new dwelling house with vehicular access).
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EPF/1816/26 Granted
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EPF/0633/26 Granted
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Non-Material amendment to EPF/0765/09 (Proposed new build for a 10 bedroom (C2 Use Class) residential care home /healthcare home - revised application).
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EPF/1840/26 Awaiting decision
19, Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5ET
Variation of Condition 5 Matching Materials of EPF/1609/24 (Part single, part double storey rear extension, roof replacement to crown roof with rear dormer and side roof windows, along with alterations to fenestrations).