Land and Garages at Chequers Road (Site B), Loughton, Essex IG10 3QF

1. 15 Aug 2025

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 November 2025, 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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• 91 Bushfields Loughton IG10 3JR

  EPF/2539/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer & x2 no. roof lights to the front elevation.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs

• 75 Bushfields Loughton IG10 3JR

  EPF/1640/21 Submitted 11 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Rear extension and internal alterations to ground floor flat.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 50 Bushfields Loughton IG10 3JP

  EPF/1896/21 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer and roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 48, Bushfields, Loughton, IG10 3JP

  EPF/2178/24 Submitted 29 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 21 docs

• 92 Alderton Hall Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3HD

  EPF/1410/21 Submitted 17 May 2021 100 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5,00 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.50 metres and overall height of 3.90 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 DEEPDENE ROAD, LOUGHTON

  EPF/1191/00 Submitted 11 Jul 2000 150 yards away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

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  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

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  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