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7, Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQ

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1555/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Two storey side and rear extension, new front porch, two new bay windows on front elevation.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1555/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1555/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Buckhurst Hill West
Parish
Buckhurst Hill
Postcode
IG9 5AQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • EPF/0897/26 Refused

    7, Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQ

    Proposed two storey side & rear extensions & alterations to existing elevations. (Amended application to EPF/0629/25)

    Decided 1 Jul 2026 Householder

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

15 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 0.3 miles

  • 7, Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AQ

    EPF/0897/26 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed two storey side & rear extensions & alterations to existing elevations. (Amended application to EPF/0629/25)

    Refused Householder Extension 20 docs
    Domestic
  • 14, Broadfield Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AG

    EPF/0579/23 Submitted 15 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Proposed extension and internal alterations.

    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
    Domestic
  • 4, Broadfield Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AG

    EPF/1519/24 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 100 yards away

    First floor rear extension and removal of chimney.

    Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  • 8 Broadfield Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AG

    EPF/1859/21 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 150 yards away

    Proposed first floor rear extension, increase roof height, new side dormer, additional rooflights to the rear, porch and front elevation alterations.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
    Small domestic
  • 15, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD

    EPF/2269/25 Submitted 6 Nov 2025 150 yards away

    Change of use of a dwelling (C3a) to a children's home, for up to two children, with a manager, a resident carer and an additional carer who will sleep overnight, working on a rota basis.

    Granted Full applications 17 docs
    Domestic
  • 25 FARM WAY, BUCKHURST HILL

    EPF/1597/00 Submitted 6 Oct 2000 200 yards away

    Single storey rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
    Small domestic

In Epping Forest

  • 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