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Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

Refused Epping Forest EPF/1132/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Small domestic

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

Single storey rear extension, reduced two storey side extension and additional first floor.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1132/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1132/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Decided
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Theydon Bois with Passingford
Parish
Stapleford Abbotts
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RM4 1JR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • EPF/1141/26 Refused

    Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

    Decided 30 Sep 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 10 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 25 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse

Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

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What 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 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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  • Lyngs Farm, Ashleam House, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    EPF/1661/24 Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Proposed single and two storey extensions.

    Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
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  • Courtyard Nupers Hatch, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    EPF/0794/26 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Types and Colours of external finishes, 4 Foul and Surface Water, 5 Contaminated land and 10 Parking Spaces of EPF/0316/20 (Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages).

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  • Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    EPF/1141/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

    Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 15 docs

  • Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

    EPF/1796/26 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    72% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

    Raise ridge and reduction of roof slope ,new front porch and single storey rear and part side extensions and demolition of existing porch to side.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
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  • Nupers Cottage, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

    EPF/1570/26 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension and two storey rear extension.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 10 docs
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  • The Courtyard Nupers Hatch Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JR

    EPF/0316/20 Submitted 11 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages.

    Granted Full applications 22 docs

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    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
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