The Drummonds, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

• Bushwood Sidney Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DT

  EPF/1065/21 Submitted 15 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with addition of loft accommodation. (Revised application to EPF/0028/21).

  Refused Full applications Demolition 19 docs
  Domestic

• The Briars Coppice Row Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DL

  EPF/2203/21 Submitted 11 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Ivy Cottage, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/2560/22 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Single storey side extension situated at rear corner of the property. Extension to have a pitched roof with roof windows. Conversion of garage into part store area (accessible from drive) and part utility room accessible from dwelling. Utility room to have roof windows. Changes to the rear elevation windows and doors.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 91, Coppice View, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/2906/22 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Single storey front/side and two storey side/rear extensions including loft conversion.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 99, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/0017/26 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Part double, part single storey front and rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Wantz, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/1536/26 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Certificate of Lawful Development for two proposed outbuildings.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 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