20, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

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• 25, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  EPF/1662/24 Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension in an ‘Orangery’ style.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 28, Braeside, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  EPF/0071/26 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Application for amendment to EPF/1062/24 in relation to rear elevation, namely a new second floor dormer window, an increase to the existing dormer window, and an extension to the master bedroom, with associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 25 docs
  Domestic

• 32, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  EPF/0533/26 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement dwelling with basement level.

  Granted Full applications 29 docs
  Domestic

• 31, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  EPF/2290/24 Submitted 12 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1680/21 (Application for amendment to EPF/0459/15 to raise front gable and ridge of new roof) - Change in External Finishes to Rear Elevation.

  Granted Amendments Roofing 4 docs

• 31 Piercing Hill Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7JW

  EPF/1680/21 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Application for amendment to EPF/0459/15 to raise front gable and ridge of new roof.

  Granted Full applications Roofing 8 docs

• 27 Piercing Hill Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7JW

  EPF/0572/21 Submitted 2 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear & side extension, single storey rear extension, basement under, additional front dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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