11, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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.

• Swaines House, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

  EPF/0072/23 Submitted 13 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G4) T1: Scots Pine - Fell and replace, as specified.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Epping Sports Club, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

  EPF/1417/26 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of safety netting along the northeast boundary of the cricket club and Lower Bury Lane.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Swaines House, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

  EPF/0084/23 Submitted 13 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G4) T2 & T3: Scots Pine x 2 - Selective pruning of lateral branches by up to 2m and remove dead wood, as specified.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 9 BURY ROAD, EPPING

  EPF/1838/00 Submitted 1 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  First floor rear extension and single storey front garage addition.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 LOWER BURY LANE, EPPING

  TRE/EPF/1564/00 Submitted 13 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  Horse Chestnut-TPO/26/91: Crown reduce (30%), thin and remove stem suckers.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 1 Lower Bury Walk, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5BE

  EPF/0109/23 Submitted 17 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/08/07 T1: Willow - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. T2: Walnut - Selective prune of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as specified. T3: Ash - Selective prune of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as specified.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 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