28, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NH

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

• 2, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NH

  EPF/1582/26 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0064/25 (Proposed new dwelling).

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling 2 docs
  Domestic

• 16, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NH

  EPF/0718/26 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Part demolition at ground floor level, single storey side extension and new covered porch to serve main entrance.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

  EPF/0014/23 Submitted 4 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

  EPF/1500/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1209/26 (no 3 bedroom houses in total, in a terrace configuration).

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• 69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

  EPF/1103/23 Submitted 15 May 2023 50 yards away

  Non Material amendment to EPF/0521/23 (Proposed Extension)

  Refused Amendments Extension 5 docs

• 49, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

  EPF/1182/26 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Proposed vehicular gate and boundary wall.

  Awaiting decision Householder 9 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