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

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder