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70, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1552/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

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

Proposal

Single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, detached annexe, enlargement of existing driveway to create additional parking and boundary wall changes.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1552/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1552/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Epping East
Parish
Epping
Postcode
CM16 7AW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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.

Documents

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

21 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

The process from here

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 66A, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

    EPF/0704/26 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 0m 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

  • 87 Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AW

    EPF/1628/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 24m away

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

    Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • 5 Oakleigh Rise Epping CM16 7BL

    EPF/1653/21 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 108m away

    TPO/EPF/12/80 (Ref: T1) T1: Copper Beech - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Crown thin by 20%, as specified.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 2 The Orchards Epping CM16 7BB

    EPF/2554/19 Submitted 23 Oct 2019 122m away

    Application for a Lawful Certificate for a Proposed additional dormer.

    Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs

  • Hope House, 1A Allnutts Road, Epping, Essex CM16 7BD

    EPF/0115/23 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 129m away

    TPO/EPF/38/91 T1: Monterey Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified.

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • 11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

    EPF/1892/24 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 176m away

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed rear dormer and front roof lights

    Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 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