The Barn, Springfield, R/O Beechoak Farm, Church Road, High Beech, Loughton Essex IGIO 4AJ

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

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• Springfields, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/1736/24 Submitted 26 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Prior approval application to convert the barn on the site into a dwellinghouse

  Granted Prior approval 24 docs
  Domestic

• Fairmead Plots 3, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/1512/26 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 17 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy of EPF/0250/26 (Erection of a detached self-build dwellinghouse to Plot 3 in place of a detached dwellinghouse approved under EPF/0675/25, EPF/0679/24, EPF/1713/16 and EPF/2934/21 respectively).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  Domestic

• High Beech Hall, Church Road, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/1493/26 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 of EPF/1313/25 Allowed on Appeal (Construction of a new two storey dwelling with second floor accommodation in the roof, a detached double garage, a new replacement external rear swimming pool and associated site works, following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• Church House, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/2875/22 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3"typs & colours of external finishes", 10"details of surface water disposal" & 11"contamination" for EPF/1673/22. (The development of a detached two storey (plus basement) house (use class C3), associated outbuildings, parking and landscape improvements).

  Granted Conditions 14 docs

• Three Horseshoes Farm, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/1653/22 Submitted 14 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of an existing stable buildings & construction of x 2 no. four bedroom contemporary style dwellings with associated parking & landscaping

  Refused Full applications Demolition 31 docs

• High Beech Hall, Church Road, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

  EPF/1060/26 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Levels and 6 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1313/25 Allowed on Appeal (Construction of a new two storey dwelling with second floor accommodation in the roof, a detached double garage, a new replacement external rear swimming pool and associated site works, following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings).

  Split decision Conditions Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications