55, Ongar Road, Abridge, RM4 1UH

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 25 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Land Between 42 And 44, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UH

  EPF/2145/22 Submitted 19 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Revision to EPF/1624/21 (as amended by EPF/0773/22) to provide loft accommodation

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• THE FIELDINGS, 61 ONGAR ROAD, ABRIDGE, LAMBOURNE

  EPF/1662/00 Submitted 2 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  First floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 31, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD

  EPF/1690/24 Submitted 19 Aug 2024 200 yards away

  Two Storey Rear Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 35, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD

  EPF/1824/26 Submitted 25 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Part first floor rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 4 docs
  Domestic

• 4, New Farm Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BS

  EPF/0073/23 Submitted 13 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to form garden room

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 108 Pancroft Lambourne Romford RM4 1DA

  EPF/1715/21 Submitted 18 Jun 2021 300 yards away

  Extension of existing garage and conversion into habitable space with new roofing.

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

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