Poppin House, Mill Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0DW

1. 28 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

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• POPPIN HOUSE BARN, HIGH LAVER HALL, HIGH LAVER

  EPF/1928/00 Submitted 4 Jan 2001 50 yards away

  Alterations and conversion of barn to residential unit (amendment to approved scheme EPF/1234/99).

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• LONGMEAD, MILL LANE, MORETON

  EPF/1257/00 Submitted 20 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Side extension to temporary mobile home.

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 4, Mill Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0DN

  EPF/2406/24 Submitted 28 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Removal of an existing garage at rear of dwelling. Removal of existing residential annexe. Proposed replacement outbuilding on site of existing annexe to provide a single garage space and a home office and gym. (Revised application to EPF/1914/24).

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 4, Mill Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0DN

  EPF/1914/24 Submitted 19 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Removal of existing residential annexe and detached garage. Proposed outbuilding on footprint of removed annexe to provide garaging for two cars, home office and gym.

  Refused Householder 9 docs
  Small 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