7 Birch Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HR

1. 4 Nov 2019

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• EPF/0480/23 Granted

  7, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR

  Non material amendment on EPF/2635/19 (Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and raised patio at the rear)

  Decided 30 Mar 2023 Amendments

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• 7, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR

  EPF/0480/23 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Non material amendment on EPF/2635/19 (Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and raised patio at the rear)

  Granted Amendments Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 2, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR

  EPF/0921/26 Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

  Demolish rear conservatory and replace with single storey extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and solar panels to south elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW

  EPF/0978/21 Submitted 7 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a hip to gable end roof & box dormer.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 15 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW

  EPF/1168/21 Submitted 26 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 11, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW

  EPF/0610/24 Submitted 22 Mar 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension to form Wc / Shower room

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW

  EPF/1468/25 Submitted 21 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5.87m deep Proposed ground floor rear extension, internal alterations and all associated works, height to eaves 2.43m and maximum height 3.69m.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications