EPF/1471/21

1. 24 May 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 16 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• EPF/1179/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Advertisement Consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

  11 Jun 2026 23m away Advertising
• EPF/1171/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

  11 Jun 2026 23m away Full applications
• EPF/1172/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Grade II Listed Building Consent for installation of carparking management system - ANPR and associated signage.

  11 Jun 2026 23m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 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 43m 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 43m away Householder
• EPF/2018/24 Refused

  28, Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

  Loft conversion with rear facing dormer, three conservation style roof windows in the rear roof slope, and three conservation style roof windows in the front roof slope.

  4 Oct 2024 133m away Householder

• EPF/1459/26 Awaiting decision

  168, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1457/26 Awaiting decision

  The Hamptons, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ

  Agricultural building for the processing, bottling and packaging of grapes from the vineyard

  28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1084/26 Refused

  Readings Farm, Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

  Prior Approval for change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E).

  2 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1420/26 Awaiting decision

  65, Stonards Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EH

  A single-storey lean-to style conservatory of PVCu construction with a dwarf wall base, attached to the rear elevation of the property. The structure features a white PVCU frame with 28mm toughened safety glass glazing and a glazed roof incorporating blue self-cleaning, solar-control glass panels.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1425/26 Awaiting decision

  Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TS

  Installation of rooftop solar PV system.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval