30, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

• 32 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TN

  EPF/1441/21 Submitted 20 May 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TN

  EPF/1401/21 Submitted 17 May 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Hazlemere Brook Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TR

  EPF/1981/21 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 15,17,19 and 21 The Cedars, Off Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS

  EPF/1602/24 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Reconstruction of the roof structure and replacement of windows following fire damage.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 8, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW

  EPF/2840/22 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed 2 storey rear extension with raised rear patio.

  Granted Householder Extension 32 docs
  Domestic

• 9, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW

  EPF/1776/25 Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Removal of existing roof; Raising of roof; Reconstruction of roof; Erection of front, side and rear extensions, and Alterations to the fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
  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