EPF/2935/22

1. 28 Dec 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 17 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 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/1920/24 Granted

  24, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AU

  Single storey rear extension with glazed lantern, removal of lean-to, internal alterations and rebuilding garage with raised roof and roof lights.

  20 Sep 2024 114m away Householder
• EPF/0822/26 Granted

  9, Victoria Road, Ongar, CM5 9FE

  Loft conversion

  27 Apr 2026 143m away Householder
• EPF/0222/23 Granted

  18, Great Lawn, Ongar, CM5 0AA

  Removal of existing side detached garage and front porch. Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension. Proposed front entrance with pitched roof over. Render and brickwork finish to house.

  1 Feb 2023 282m away Householder
• EPF/1782/25 Awaiting decision

  Land at Bowes Field, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0PX

  The development of 92 dwellings with associated access, landscaping, parking, open space and infrastructure (ONG.R2 - Allocated Site In Ongar)

  4 Sep 2025 355m away Full applications
• EPF/1463/21 Granted

  Floreat House 13 Mayflower Way Ongar CM5 9AZ

  Single storey rear extension.

  24 May 2021 359m away Full applications
• EPF/2178/21 Granted

  The Old Rectory High Street Ongar CM5 9AD

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawing of windows', condition 5 'Schedule of repairs to windows', and condition 10 'Upgrading to meet Building Control regulations, including thermal insulation' on LB/EPF/0526/21 (Single storey rear extension. Replacement and repairing of windows)

  9 Aug 2021 366m away Conditions

• 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