EPF/1413/26

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• EPF/0955/26 Decided

  61, Alderwood Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DJ

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  15 May 2026 213m away Lawful development
• EPF/0073/23 Granted

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

  Single storey rear extension to form garden room

  13 Jan 2023 215m away Householder
• EPF/2026/24 Decided

  114, Pancroft, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DA

  Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with the following dimensions: extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6m. the maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m. the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m.

  7 Oct 2024 219m away Prior approval
• EPF/0768/26 Granted

  1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

  Infill of existing balconies to the established building line on western elevation. Infill of existing inset porch to established front elevation. Replacement of existing door on rear elevation with window. Minor changes to existing fenestration.

  20 Apr 2026 351m away Householder
• EPF/0770/26 Granted

  1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

  Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hedge to be planted along boundary.

  20 Apr 2026 351m away Householder
• EPF/1471/21 Granted

  Auction Square Formerly Auction House Market Place Abridge Essex RM4 1UA

  An application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from Offices (class B1) to dwellinghouses (class C3). (Conversion of existing office building into 4 flats).

  24 May 2021 390m away Prior approval

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder