Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

• Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1132/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, reduced two storey side extension and additional first floor.

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Lyngs Farm, Ashleam House, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1661/24 Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed single and two storey extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
  Domestic

• Courtyard Nupers Hatch, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/0794/26 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Types and Colours of external finishes, 4 Foul and Surface Water, 5 Contaminated land and 10 Parking Spaces of EPF/0316/20 (Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages).

  Split decision Conditions 11 docs

• Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1141/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 15 docs

• Nupers Cottage, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1570/26 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension and two storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• The Courtyard Nupers Hatch Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JR

  EPF/0316/20 Submitted 11 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages.

  Granted Full applications 22 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