132-136, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4BG

1. 11 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 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.

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• Rear of 268-278 High Road , Loughton, Loughton, IG10 4BG

  EPF/0455/26 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Conversion of the existing top floor eaves roof space to three flats within the constructed building.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 31 docs
  Several homes

• 128 High Road Loughton IG10 4BE

  EPF/0232/20 Submitted 3 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3"documentary & photographic details of types & colours of external finishes" for EPF/2773/16. (Erection of a second floor extension, change of use of first floor from office to residential & creation of x2 no. one bedroom flats on first & second floors.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension 8 docs

• 148 HIGH ROAD, LOUGHTON

  EPF/2009/00 Submitted 4 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Rear extension including raising roof of existing rear building to provide two additional studio flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 2 docs

• 179-181 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF

  EPF/1842/21 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Advertisement consent for externally illuminated fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 179-181 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF

  EPF/2013/21 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  New shopfront with security shutters & awning.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 173, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4LF

  EPF/0006/23 Submitted 3 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Application for consent to display a banner on the outer wall area of the premises.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  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

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  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