70, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QB

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 12 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Loyola Preparatory School, 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH

  EPF/1384/26 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/15/94 (Ref: T12) T9: Sycamore Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Loyola Preparatory School, 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH

  EPF/1434/26 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/15/94 (Ref: T12) T9: Sycamore Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Withdrawn Trees

• Loyola Preparatory School, 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH

  EPF/1424/24 Submitted 11 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/15/94 (Ref: T2, T3, T4, T12, T14) T4, T5, T6: 3 x Horse Chestnut - Repollard, as specified. T9: Sycamore - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T10: Sycamore - Crown lift by to 2.5m from ground level, as specified.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 94 PALMERSTON ROAD, BUCKHURST HILL

  EPF/1840/00 Submitted 1 Nov 2000 150 yards away

  First floor side extension, roof extension including rear dormers to provide loft conversion and alterations (revised application).

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs

• 88 A Palmerston Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG

  EPF/2229/21 Submitted 13 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Sinlgle storey rear extension and garage conversion into habitable space.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 88A Palmerston Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5LG

  EPF/1321/21 Submitted 10 May 2021 150 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.70 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 8 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