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The Old Rectory, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AD

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1659/26 Householder planning permission

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Proposed outbuilding, including a garage and home office.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1659/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1659/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Sep 2026
Ward
Ongar
Parish
Ongar
Postcode
CM5 9AD

Comment by 6 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Epping Forest through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • EPF/2178/21 Granted

    The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on LB/EPF/0526/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

    Decided 8 Oct 2021 Conditions
  • EPF/2162/21 Granted

    The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on EPF/0519/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

    Decided 8 Oct 2021 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 11 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 6 November 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

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.

About householder applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

    EPF/2178/21 Submitted 9 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on LB/EPF/0526/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

    EPF/2162/21 Submitted 6 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on EPF/0519/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
    Small domestic
  • Central House High Street Ongar Essex CM5 9AA

    EPF/0264/21 Submitted 1 Feb 2021 100 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 'Verification report' on planning approval EPF/2064/15 (Demolition of existing single storey outbuilding and erection of new 3 storey mixed use building comprising 5 flats and 2 shops)

    Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 4 docs
    Several homes
  • The Ongar Surgery, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    EPF/1136/24 Submitted 31 May 2024 100 yards away

    Change of Use from offices to residential. The proposal seeks extend and alter the existing building to provide 2 1-bedroom flats.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling 27 docs
  • Unit 4 Bansons Yard Bansons Yard High Street Ongar CM5 9AA

    EPF/0715/26 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    Prior approval for change of use from commercial office space to two semi-detached 2 bedroom houses. See also EPF/0244/26.

    Granted Prior approval 15 docs
  • Unit 4 Bansons Yard, Adjacent To, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    EPF/0561/25 Submitted 17 Mar 2025 100 yards away

    Demolition of existing garage and proposed three number terraced houses.

    Refused Full applications Demolition 23 docs

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1401/26 Granted

    10, Green Walk, Ongar, CM5 9HR

    Remove garage and construct single storey side extension with fenestration alterations and new roof light to flat roof. New extended dropped kerb to improve access to drive.

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1017/26 Refused

    9, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

    Single storey side extension in place of garage and study with three sky lights. Bifold door opening towards rear. Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer extensions.

    Received 22 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1525/26 Granted

    11, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NE

    Single storey rear/side infill extension.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1157/26 Granted

    The Willows, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QN

    Proposed extension including raising of ridge and provision of rooms in the roof.

    Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1769/26 Awaiting decision

    138, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JG

    Retrospective consent for retention of existing single storey rear extension.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Householder