Highfields, Kents Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AX

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 1 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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.

• GREENACRE, WEALD BRIDGE ROAD, MAGDALEN LAVER

  EPF/1698/00 Submitted 9 Oct 2000 300 yards away

  Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and formation of new roof extensions (revised scheme).

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 2 docs
  Small domestic

• SWALLOWS, WEALD BRIDGE ROAD, MAGDALEN LAVER

  EPF/1807/00 Submitted 3 Nov 2000 350 yards away

  Erection of single storey side extension to enlarge existing kitchen.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Street Record Greens Farm Lane Magdalen Laver Ongar

  EPF/1998/21 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 400 yards away

  Proposal on behalf of Eastern Power Networks (EPN) to improve the existing local electricity network at North Weald to facilitate the removal of 500m of overhead lines currently over sailing gardens or residential properties and agricultural land. To ensure a continuity of supply can be maintained, and the wider network improved, it is proposed to increase the remaining overhead line to 3 phase and therefore increasing the number of conductors from 2 to 3 along the alignment shown of the enclosed plan reference EPF/1051120-525/2.37. Alongside improving the quality of the local network, this proposal has been designed to reduce the amount of visible overhead apparatus in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Electricity Act 1989.

  Granted 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