Shoeluck Field, Church Lane, Lambourne, RM4 1AB

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Lambourne, RM4 1AB

  EPF/1756/26 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions No. 4 details of levels, No. 5 external finishes, No.9 foul and surface water disposal, No. 11 details of retained landscaping, No. 12 details of hard and doft landscaping and No. 13 Tree Protection Plan of EPF/0160/24 (Demolition of Existing Cottages and Erection of Replacement Dwelling at 1+2 Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AB).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition Trees 15 docs
  Domestic

• 135 Ongar Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1UL

  EPF/0897/21 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 141, Ongar Road, Lambourne, RM4 1UL

  EPF/1594/26 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 8 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