EPF/2731/22

1. 30 Nov 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 8 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 23 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/0863/25 Granted

  30 Bridge Hill and Land to the Rear, Epping, CM16 4ER

  Demolition of one residential dwelling on Bridge Hill and the construction of nine new dwellings, incorporating new access, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian and cycle connections.

  17 Apr 2025 99m away Full applications
• EPF/0170/23 Granted

  6, Brook Road, Epping, CM16 7BS

  Remove the side window and add a new window in the front elevation

  26 Jan 2023 223m away Householder
• EPF/1546/21 Refused

  52 Sunnyside Road Epping CM16 4JN

  Single storey rear extension.

  1 Jun 2021 355m away Full applications
• EPF/1596/21 Granted

  62 Sunnyside Road Epping CM16 4JN

  Proposed first floor rear extension and change of flat roof to pitched on existing side extension (Revised application to EPF/0353/21)

  7 Jun 2021 397m away Full applications
• EPF/1539/25 Granted

  23, Ivy Chimneys Road, CM16 4EL

  Replace the existing boundary fence with retaining wall and boundary wall & proposal of a new shower room.

  29 Jul 2025 458m away Householder
• EPF/1357/26 Awaiting decision

  Eppingdene, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of Unit 8 as B2 in excess of 10 years.

  10 Jul 2026 458m away Lawful development

• 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