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56, Hilltop, Loughton, IG10 1PX

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1496/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Small domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Proposed single storey rear extension, rear patio and front extension.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1496/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1496/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
4 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Loughton St. John's
Parish
Loughton
Postcode
IG10 1PX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Aug 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 12 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 7 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 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.

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What 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 householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

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.

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    Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs

  • 23 Hilltop Close Loughton IG10 1PY

    EPF/1818/21 Submitted 30 Jun 2021 95m away

    Application for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/1195/21 (Proposed single storey rear extension) - Raise a small section of flat roof to the side.

    Granted Amendments Extension 6 docs
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  • 27 Roundmead Avenue Loughton IG10 1QA

    EPF/1657/21 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 132m away

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    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 14 docs
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  • 74 Roundmead Avenue Loughton IG10 1PZ

    EPF/2641/19 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 138m away

    Proposed side & rear dormers to the roof (Revised application to EPF/0866/16).

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 3 docs

  • 31, The Greens Close, Loughton, IG10 1QE

    EPF/0858/26 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 140m away

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    Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
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    EPF/1575/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 151m away

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    Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
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    Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

    27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1341/26 Granted

    25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

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  • EPF/1325/26 Granted

    239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

    Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

    6 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/0527/26 Granted

    18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

    13 Mar 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision

    51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

    Single storey rear extension

    2 Sep 2026 Householder