Planning application
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Works: New dwelling Demolition Several homes
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Proposal
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)
As published by the council, reference EPF/1693/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1693/26
- Type
- Approval of details reserved by a condition
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 4 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Theydon Bois with Passingford
- Parish
- Theydon Garnon
- Postcode
- CM16 7PH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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EPF/1076/26 Refused
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure).
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EPF/1547/24 Split decision
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Discharge of Condition 10 for EPF/2538/20 & Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 for EPF/2545/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Sep 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
31 documents on file for this application
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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 condition discharge and variation applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About condition discharge and variation applications
This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Homes Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 8 Ecology of EPF/2578/22 (Change of use of five existing agricultural buildings to commercial uses E(g)(iii) and B8 with access, landscaping, and other associated works).
Granted Conditions 9 docs -
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure).
Refused Amendments New dwelling Demolition 5 docsSeveral homes -
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Discharge of Condition 10 for EPF/2538/20 & Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 for EPF/2545/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.)
Split decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 131 docsSeveral homes -
HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON
Change of use of redundant agricultural building to B1c and B8 uses.
Granted Full applications 3 docs -
HOBBS CROSS FARM, THEYDON GARNON
Use of former bottling plant and viewing gallery building for B1(a)-offices, B1(c)-light industry and B8-storage and distribution uses.
Granted Full applications 2 docs -
ELM COTTAGE, HOBBS CROSS, MATCHING
Extension to existing stable block.
Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs
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EPF/1430/26 Granted
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EPF/1851/26 Awaiting decision
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Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works).
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EPF/2601/22/DOV Awaiting decision
Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ
Deed of Variation for modification of Unilateral Undertaking (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).
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EPF/1602/26 Refused
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Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 25 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).