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

• 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

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

  EPF/2071/00 Submitted 13 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Change of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• EPF/1401/26 Granted

  10, Green Walk, Ongar, CM5 9HR

  Remove garage and construct single storey side extension with fenestration alterations and new roof light to flat roof. New extended dropped kerb to improve access to drive.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1017/26 Refused

  9, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

  Single storey side extension in place of garage and study with three sky lights. Bifold door opening towards rear. Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer extensions.

  Received 22 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1525/26 Granted

  11, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NE

  Single storey rear/side infill extension.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1157/26 Granted

  The Willows, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QN

  Proposed extension including raising of ridge and provision of rooms in the roof.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1769/26 Awaiting decision

  138, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JG

  Retrospective consent for retention of existing single storey rear extension.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Householder