EPF/2915/22

1. 23 Dec 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 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/1362/21 Refused

  69 Monkswood Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1LD

  First floor side extension and garage conversion.

  12 May 2021 86m away Full applications
• EPF/0343/23 Refused

  36A, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NJ

  Non material amendment to approved EPF/2606/22 for the addition of 2 side windows at first floor level, repositioning of 1 side approved window at first floor level and blocking 1 side window at first floor level.

  15 Feb 2023 132m away Amendments
• EPF/1572/21 Decided

  32 Monkswood Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1LB

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 7.20 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

  3 Jun 2021 186m away Prior approval
• EPF/1318/26 Awaiting decision

  32, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LB

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0662/26 (Erection of a first floor rear extension and installation of new window to flank elevation).

  6 Jul 2026 186m away Amendments
• EPF/1362/25 Decided

  29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

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

  4 Jul 2025 213m away Lawful development
• EPF/0827/26 Decided

  5, Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.

  27 Apr 2026 242m 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