6, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

1. 31 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 October 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 5, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

  EPF/0857/26 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 0m away

  Erection of a outbuilding for ancillary use.

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 6, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

  EPF/2366/22 Submitted 12 Oct 2022 0m away

  - Demolish conservatory and part of existing rear garage. - Single-storey side & rear extension. - replace all windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Harriescourt Waltham Abbey EN9 3NS

  EPF/1316/21 Submitted 10 May 2021 37m away

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & replacement of all windows.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Harriescourt Waltham Abbey EN9 3NS

  EPF/1926/21 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 39m away

  Application for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/0797/21. (Addition of a 1500 x 4000mm lantern style rooflight on the extension).

  Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 13 docs

• 34, Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LT

  EPF/2129/25 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 72m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light.

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 13 docs

• 24, Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LT

  EPF/2629/22 Submitted 17 Nov 2022 72m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed extension - the existing garage will be demolished and replaced by a 2 bedroom outbuilding.

  Decided Lawful development Extension Demolition 9 docs

• EPF/1445/26 Granted

  15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

  Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1341/26 Granted

  25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1325/26 Granted

  239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/0527/26 Granted

  18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision

  51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

  Single storey rear extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder