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2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1545/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Domestic

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Proposal

Proposed ground and first floor rear extensions including conversion of garage into a habitable room.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1545/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1545/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Buckhurst Hill West
Parish
Buckhurst Hill
Postcode
IG9 5SL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • EPF/1544/26 Awaiting decision

    2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Aug 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 6 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

18 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 9, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

    EPF/1017/26 Submitted 22 May 2026 0m away

    73% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

    Single storey side extension in place of garage and study with three sky lights. Bifold door opening towards rear. Loft conversion with ensuite bedroom.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

    EPF/1544/26 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 0m away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 docs

  • 44, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    EPF/1056/26 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 64m away

    Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with uPVC flush casement windows. Enlargement of window openings at first floor front elevation, first floor side elevation, and ground floor rear elevation by lowering sill heights. Replacement of existing timber doors at ground floor rear elevation with uPVC doors.

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 10 docs
    Domestic

  • 26, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    EPF/1332/26 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 64m away

    Proposed first floor rear extension, facade alternation, internal alterations and all associated works. (Revision to EPF/0520/26).

    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
    Domestic

  • 27, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    EPF/2151/24 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 64m away

    Proposed single storey infill extension. Internal alteration works.

    Refused Householder Extension 8 docs
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  • 93, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SN

    EPF/0241/23 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 69m away

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    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1445/26 Granted

    15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

    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

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    8 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 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