15, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AD

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 3 Bower Terrace Epping CM16 7AP

  EPF/1833/21 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 103m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights .

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 1 Bower Terrace Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AP

  EPF/1858/21 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 112m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding in the rear garden.

  Decided Lawful development 10 docs

• 33, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AL

  EPF/1937/24 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 138m away

  Proposed two-storey rear extension and raised rear patio.

  Granted Householder Extension 27 docs
  Domestic

• Coniston Court, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BH

  EPF/0259/23 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 154m away

  TPO/EPF/10/76 (Ref: T1) T1: Oak - Reduce to previous pruning points, as specified.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• Garnon Cottage, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB

  EPF/1571/24 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 170m away

  TPO/EPF/17/23 (Ref: T1 & T2) & TPO/EPF/01/23 (Ref: T38) T1 & T2: 2 x Lime - Crown lift (eastern side of crown), as specified. T38: Oak - Reduce overhanging laterals, as specified.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 33, Charles Street, Epping, CM16 7AU

  EPF/0331/23 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 246m away

  First floor rear extension. (Revised application)

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1445/26 Granted

  15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

  Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1341/26 Granted

  25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1325/26 Granted

  239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/0527/26 Granted

  18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision

  51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

  Single storey rear extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder