2 Warden Hall Cottages, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QB

1. 29 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

• Seattle, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QB

  EPF/1585/22 Submitted 8 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3` Types and colours of external finishes' 4 `Surface Water Drainage' 8 `EVP's' 10 `Contaminated Land' 16 `Hard and Soft Landscaping' 17 `Tree protection plan/Arboricultural Method Statement' and 18 `Broadband' of EPF/2684/19 (Proposed new dwelling).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Trees 39 docs
  Domestic

• Seattle Fyfield Road Willingale Ongar CM5 0QB

  EPF/2684/19 Submitted 8 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed new dwelling.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  Domestic

• MALSTERS ARMS, FYFIELD ROAD, WILLINGALE

  EPF/0007/01 Submitted 4 Jan 2001 50 yards away

  Alterations and minor demolition works and change of use of existing public house to separate dwelling house and bungalow with individual curtilages.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 2 docs
  Domestic

• THE OLD FORGE, THE STREET, WILLINGALE

  EPF/2069/00 Submitted 13 Dec 2000 350 yards away

  Demolishing of existing lean-to porch extension and timber shed, and erection of conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Wardens Hall Estate, Wardens Hall, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QA

  EPF/0742/26 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 0.2 miles away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Archaeology of EPF/2363/25 (Construction of swimming pool, outbuilding, shed and greenhouse. Demolish 2 sheds).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Berry Lodge, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QA

  EPF/1573/24 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 0.2 miles away

  Demolition of existing extension, construction of ground floor extensions, first floor extension, new car port and garage conversion. Alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 10 docs
  Small 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