EPF/1925/24

1. 23 Sep 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 31 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/0173/23 Decided

  77, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4JE

  Certificate for lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

  27 Jan 2023 61m away Lawful development
• EPF/0734/26 Granted

  17, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA

  TPO/EPF/23/88 (Ref: T26) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  14 Apr 2026 67m away Trees
• EPF/3032/19 Withdrawn

  17 Albion Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4RA

  TPO/EPF/23/88 (Ref: T26) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

  19 Dec 2019 82m away Trees
• EPF/0889/26 Granted

  7, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QA

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, raise and extend depth of patio, internal alterations including part garage conversion and installation of side window.

  6 May 2026 99m away Householder
• EPF/0888/26 Decided

  7, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QA

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light.

  6 May 2026 99m away Lawful development
• EPF/1283/26 Awaiting decision

  Highview Court, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QZ

  TPO/EPF/24/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  29 Jun 2026 192m away Trees

• 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