Planning application
The Old Rectory, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AD
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.
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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)
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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)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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11 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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Open the documentsWhat 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
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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)
Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 6 docsSmall domestic -
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)
Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 5 docsSmall domestic -
Central House High Street Ongar Essex CM5 9AA
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 docsSeveral homes -
The Ongar Surgery, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
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
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
Demolition of existing garage and proposed three number terraced houses.
Refused Full applications Demolition 23 docs
Other householder applications
In Epping Forest
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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.
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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.
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EPF/1525/26 Granted
11, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NE
Single storey rear/side infill extension.
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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.
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EPF/1769/26 Awaiting decision
138, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JG
Retrospective consent for retention of existing single storey rear extension.