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. 12 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. 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 100 yards away

  Proposed double storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 55 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR

  EPF/1599/00 Submitted 19 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  Two storey side extension, loft conversion and single storey attached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 24, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AU

  EPF/1920/24 Submitted 20 Sep 2024 150 yards 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

• 5 Great Lawn Ongar CM5 0AA

  EPF/2516/21 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 150 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/0356/21- relocation of Juliet balcony and addition of rooflight windows. (Proposed first floor side addition).

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 8 GREAT LAWN, ONGAR

  EPF/2042/00 Submitted 7 Dec 2000 200 yards away

  Conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 9, Victoria Road, Ongar, CM5 9FE

  EPF/0822/26 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Domestic

• 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