EPF/1904/24

1. 18 Sep 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 12 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• EPF/1502/25 Withdrawn

  The Limes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QE

  Listed building consent for demolition of existing shallow pitched garages and construction of single garage/carport similar to the 1985 approval EPF/1149/85

  11 Jul 2025 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/0052/23 Granted

  Saint Edmunds Church, Little Laver Road, Moreton, Ongar CM17 0QB

  TPO/EPF/20/91 (Ref:T1 & T2) T1: Beech - Crown raise up to 6m, as specified. T2: Yew - Crown raise up to 3m, as specified.

  10 Jan 2023 179m away Trees
• EPF/0985/26 Decided

  7, Hull Green, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QD

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and three skylights to the front. External render of dwellinghouse. Removal of first floor side window.

  19 May 2026 243m away Lawful development
• EPF/1130/26 Awaiting decision

  Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  Certificate of Lawful development for existing building comprising a residential annexe.

  8 Jun 2026 334m away Lawful development
• EPF/1462/24 Granted

  Junction at Colvers, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PX

  Widening of road to improve waste and emergency vehicle access.

  16 Jul 2024 360m away Full applications
• EPF/1659/21 Refused

  Friday Cottage High Laver Road Matching Harlow CM17 0PU

  Subsidence repairs, partial underpinning and internal & external crack repairs.

  14 Jun 2021 397m away Heritage and listed buildings

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder