18, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

1. 18 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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.

• 34, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  EPF/0477/24 Submitted 7 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Application for prior approval to demolish rear extension and construct a single story 3.9m deep rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 4.00m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension Demolition 4 docs

• 63, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  EPF/0895/25 Submitted 24 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Garage conversion and the construction of new entrance porch to front. Roof lantern to existing rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 37, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  EPF/2262/24 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Front porch

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  EPF/1858/26 Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Awaiting decision Householder
  Small domestic

• 80 Crows Road Epping CM16 5DH

  EPF/1464/21 Submitted 24 May 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension including removal of existing chimney.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 CHAPEL ROAD, EPPING

  EPF/1451/00 Submitted 23 Aug 2000 150 yards away

  Side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 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