7, Barrons Close, Ongar, CM5 9BJ

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

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.

• 53, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AX

  EPF/2935/22 Submitted 28 Dec 2022 75m away

  Proposed double storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 24, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AU

  EPF/1920/24 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 117m away

  Single storey rear extension with glazed lantern, removal of lean-to, internal alterations and rebuilding garage with raised roof and roof lights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 9, Victoria Road, Ongar, CM5 9FE

  EPF/0822/26 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 186m away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Great Lawn Ongar CM5 0AA

  EPF/1689/21 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 219m away

  Amendments to existing conservatory to create single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 18, Great Lawn, Ongar, CM5 0AA

  EPF/0222/23 Submitted 1 Feb 2023 221m away

  Removal of existing side detached garage and front porch. Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension. Proposed front entrance with pitched roof over. Render and brickwork finish to house.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Land at Bowes Field, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0PX

  EPF/1782/25 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 290m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  The development of 92 dwellings with associated access, landscaping, parking, open space and infrastructure (ONG.R2 - Allocated Site In Ongar)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 280 docs
  Major scheme

• EPF/1704/26 Awaiting decision

  41, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  Proposed single storey glazed garden room to South East Elevation

  7 Sep 2026 Householder
• EPF/1690/26 Awaiting decision

  69, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JF

  Single storey front extension and first floor rear extension

  4 Sep 2026 Householder
• 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