37, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

• 53, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

  EPF/0505/23 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' of EPF/2809/21 (Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, front porch).

  Granted Amendments Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 41, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

  EPF/0504/26 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of two-storey rear and front extensions, loft conversion, and roof replacement featuring front and rear dormers, removal of chimneys, and alterations to windows and external materials.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 33 docs
  Domestic

• 15, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

  EPF/1230/26 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed extensions, roofing works including solar panels and dormers, boundary treatments and creation of therapy space.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 25 docs
  Domestic

• 15, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

  EPF/1646/26 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Proposed extensions, roofing works including solar panels and dormers, boundary treatments and creation of therapy space (Revised application to EPF/1230/26).

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs
  Domestic

• 45 Spareleaze Hill Loughton IG10 1BS

  EPF/2215/19/NEW Submitted 11 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  T1 Oak - Reduce Crown by 2 metres & Shape. Remove epicormic growth. Lift crown to 5 metres. Remove major dead wood. Required Maintenance. T2 Mimosa - Reduce Crown Height by 4 Metres & Shape. Due to damaged Leader in upper crown.

  Withdrawn Trees

• 10, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BT

  EPF/1380/26 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Privacy Screen Details of EPF/1490/25 (Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs
  Domestic

• 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