Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• EPF/1130/26 Refused

  Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  Certificate of Lawful development for existing building comprising a residential annexe.

  Decided 4 Aug 2026 Lawful development

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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.

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.

• Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  EPF/1130/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful development for existing building comprising a residential annexe.

  Refused Lawful development 11 docs

• 1 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  EPF/1874/26 Submitted 2 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce, as specified.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• THE ROUND HOUSE, MATCHING TYE, MATCHING

  EPF/0138/01 Submitted 25 Jan 2001 100 yards away

  Amended scheme for replacement garage and utility room.

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, NEWMANS END, MATCHING TYE, MATCHING

  EPF/1522/00 Submitted 16 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Installation of private tennis court and fencing.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• Parvilles Sparrows Lane Hatfield Heath CM22 7AT

  EPF/1202/21 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of replacement agricultural building.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Parvilles Farm Down Hall Road Matching Essex CM22 7AT

  EPF/2669/19 Submitted 7 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4"details of surface water disposal" for EPF/1609/19. (Erection of a 'lean-to' to an established agricultural building to service the agricultural holding).

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 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