70, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

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.

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.

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.

• 66A, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/0704/26 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 Plan numbers, 3 Materials, 4 Drainage, 5 Trees, 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 7 Driveway and 13 Parking Spaces of EPF/1060/21 (New detached house).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Trees 17 docs

• Land opposite 70 Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/1810/26 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  TPO/EPF/25/08 T14: Oak - Monolith at up to 3.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 87 Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AW

  EPF/1628/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration and rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• GAS HOLDER SITE, BOWER HILL, EPPING, ESSEX

  TEL/EPF/2143/00 Submitted 22 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Installation of telecommunications apparatus.

  Withdrawn Telecoms

• 1-12 (CONSEC) CONISTON COURT, BOWER HILL, EPPING

  TRE/EPF/2059/00 Submitted 12 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  TPO/10/76 - Oak, Reduce crown by 20% and reshape.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 STEWARDS CLOSE, EPPING

  EPF/2019/00 Submitted 5 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder