Planning application
Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
Works: Demolition
Relates to EPF/0332/22
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).
As published by the council, reference EPF/1829/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1829/26
- Type
- Approval of details reserved by a condition
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 28 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 28 Sep 2026
- Ward
- North Weald Bassett
- Parish
- North Weald Bassett
- Postcode
- CM16 6LU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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EPF/1176/26 Split decision
Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
Part Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (B) part (ii) in relation to land remediation scheme to Plots 24 and 25 only of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).
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EPF/0908/26 Refused
Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8(B) Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Sep 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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1 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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EPF/0332/22 Granted
Rosario High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LU
Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space (All matters reserved except Access) (THOR.R2 - Allocated Site in Thornwood).
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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About condition discharge and variation applications
This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
Part Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (B) part (ii) in relation to land remediation scheme to Plots 24 and 25 only of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).
Split decision Conditions Demolition 11 docs -
Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8(B) Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).
Refused Conditions Demolition 11 docs -
Site known as Thornwood Park, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU
TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T4, T5, T6) G8: Ash - Prune overhanging branches back to boundary, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Rosario High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LU
Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space (All matters reserved except Access) (THOR.R2 - Allocated Site in Thornwood).
Granted Outline Demolition 61 docs -
MARLOW, HIGH ROAD, THORNWOOD, NORTH WEALD
Certificate of lawful development for use of land for the storage, sale and distribution and recycling (crushing and screening) of concrete, hardcore, tarmac and screen waste together with the stationing of a recycling machine (crusher) and associated plant.
Granted Lawful development 3 docs -
Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 External Finishes of EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).
Granted Conditions New dwelling 9 docs
Other condition discharge and variation applications
In Epping Forest
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EPF/1770/26 Granted
Garden House, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LE
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Additional Details from EPF/1161/26 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows).
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EPF/1430/26 Granted
1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 EVP of EPF/0035/24 and time frame varied under EPF/0855/25 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development).
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EPF/1851/26 Awaiting decision
Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works).
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EPF/2601/22/DOV Awaiting decision
Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ
Deed of Variation for modification of Unilateral Undertaking (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).
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EPF/1602/26 Refused
Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 25 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).