29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

1. 1 Oct 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

• 13, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  EPF/1125/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  New rear dormer to replace two existing rooflights.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Domestic

• 19 Blackacre Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7LT

  EPF/2731/19 Submitted 13 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed removal & replacement of the existing house on site with a new build single family dwelling.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 16 docs
  Domestic

• 36 Blackacre Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7LU

  EPF/1420/21 Submitted 18 May 2021 50 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension. Loft room with rear dormer. Facade alterations. (Revised application to EPF/0422/21)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 50, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LU

  EPF/1633/24 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement garage and patio with 1.8m high obscure glazed screen panel, basement, two storey front and side extensions, single storey extension with rooflights, raising the main roof height to accommodate a loft conversion with a rear dormer, front rooflights, new openings and other minor alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 44, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LU

  EPF/0529/23 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  New single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level and replacement of existing single-storey side extension, with two storey rear side return infill to provide vertical circulation

  Refused Householder Extension 33 docs
  Small domestic

• 22, Hill Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LX

  EPF/1326/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Extension at first floor, comprising one new dormer and two extended existing dormers to the front and a new dormer to the rear.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 19 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/1112/26 Refused

  Black Hall, Bridge Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LJ

  Single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Householder