Planning application
Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of rooftop solar PV system.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1425/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1425/26
- Type
- Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Loughton Roding
- Parish
- Loughton
- Postcode
- IG10 3TS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 September 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided prior approval applications in a median of 27 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Marshall Volkswagen Loughton, Van Centre , Apple Yard , Langston Road, Loughton , IG10 3TQ
Advertisement consent for non illuminated billboard sign.
Refused Advertising 11 docs -
Goldstone House, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TQ
Proposed fence to service yard, security bollard and car park changes.
Granted Full applications 11 docsSmall domestic -
Goldstone House, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TQ
Display of 4x non-illuminated fascia sign and 1x Totem sign refurbishment.
Granted Advertising 8 docs -
Imprimo Park, Unit 6a Oc Tanner Ltd, Lenthall Road, Loughton, IG10 3UF
External alterations to existing building including rooftop PV panels; alterations to car parking including provision of EV charging spaces, cycle store, landscaping and lighting; and associated development.
Granted Full applications 29 docs -
Epping Forest Shopping Park, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3FT
Installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment including one fully accessible EV charging bay.
Granted Full applications 24 docs
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EPF/1712/26 Awaiting decision
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EPF/1521/26 Refused
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EPF/1689/26 Awaiting decision
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EPF/1688/26 Awaiting decision
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