Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

• EPF/1139/26 Refused

  Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  Stable building.

  Decided 31 Jul 2026 Full applications

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0373/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0367/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Householder 30 docs
  Small domestic

• Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Stable building.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• Barnfield, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/2820/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Garage conversion , single storey infill rear extension, changing external cladding, alteration to existing fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Appletree Cottage, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1626/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  TPO/EPF/21/91 T1: Lawson's Cypress - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. TPO/EPF/11/86 A1: Mixed, T1: Beech - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• LOKEREN, CHURCH LANE, SHEERING

  EPF/1756/00 Submitted 18 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of extensions to link the existing garage to the main house, formation of loft conversion and installation of front and rear dormers.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs

• EPF/1038/26 Granted

  Yelverton, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ

  Retention of a single storey outbuilding for horticultural storage.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1247/26 Refused

  34, Foresters Den Abbey Nursery, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ

  Expansion of existing nursery into a disused outbuildings in the rear of 34 Sun Street and replacement of metal roller doors and other timber doors and windows with new, and creation of small roof over a rear yard.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1764/26 Awaiting decision

  Embleys Farm, Binder Loams Ltd, Fyfield Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HY

  Retrospective planning application for the continued use of land for the storage of topsoil, including associated soil bunds at Embley’s Farm.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1492/26 Granted

  Moreton Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JD

  Safeguarding improvements comprising replacement and upgrading of sections of existing boundary fencing, installation of higher fencing in selected locations and minor earthworks to regrade a grass embankment and remove an informal footpath.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/2278/25 Refused

  Oaklands, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

  Extension and conversion of an existing garage to a 1 Bedroom residential unit.

  Received 7 Nov, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications