88 Smarts Lane Loughton IG10 4BS

1. 5 May 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 76, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS

  EPF/2814/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear lean-to extension

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 62, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EQ

  EPF/2082/24 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Ground Floor Rear Extension with two sky lights. Ensuite at First Floor passing 45 degree rule.

  Refused Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 58 High Beech Road Loughton IG10 4BL

  EPF/1347/21 Submitted 11 May 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 3 roof lights to front roof slopes. (Revised application to EPF/0596/21).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 82 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EQ

  EPF/1077/21 Submitted 19 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Part single, part two storey rear extension, garage conversion and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 4 Forest View Road Loughton IG10 4DX

  EPF/0052/20 Submitted 9 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 `Surface water disposal' of EPF/2501/18 (Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension).

  Granted Conditions Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 39 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EE

  EPF/2101/21 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3"documentary and photographic) details of the type and colours of the external finishes" for EPF/0635/21. (New conservatory with lean-to tiled roof and rooflights, grey uPVC windows and brick dwarf walls).

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications