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5, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1510/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Domestic

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Proposal

Alteration of existing roof to a raised, primary gable end roof. Proposed chalet bungalow to provide loft accommodation, rear extension, rear flat roof dormer, new openings and rooflights and an inset balcony.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1510/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1510/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Loughton St. John's
Parish
Loughton
Postcode
IG10 2SL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Aug 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. 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.

Documents

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

19 documents on file for this application

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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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  • 9, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    EPF/2042/24 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

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  • 9, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    EPF/1666/24 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 50 yards away

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  • 10, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    EPF/2800/22 Submitted 12 Dec 2022 50 yards away

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  • 8 Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    EPF/0750/23 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 50 yards away

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    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
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