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Planning appeals in Epping Forest District Council

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Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Epping Forest District Council since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

The Planning Inspectorate has decided 1,341 planning appeals in Epping Forest District Council since 2016, of which 30% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 141 decisions, 35% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 29 weeks. Figures as at 29 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.

1,399

appeals on record since 2016

30%

of decided appeals allowed

29 wks

median receipt to decision

141

decisions in the last 12 months, 35% allowed

By appeal type

Householder453 decided

40% allowed

Minor654 decided

24% allowed

Major65 decided

37% allowed

Commercial2 decided

0% allowed

Enforcement149 decided

11% allowed

Other58 decided

28% allowed

Not classified18 decided

22% allowed

By procedure

Written representations1,270 decided

29% allowed

Hearings77 decided

36% allowed

Inquiries52 decided

19% allowed

Every decision, by year

2026 · 99 · 35% allowed 2025 · 167 · 33% allowed 2024 · 144 · 29% allowed 2023 · 181 · 29% allowed 2022 · 138 · 46% allowed 2021 · 142 · 29% allowed 2020 · 111 · 27% allowed 2019 · 123 · 15% allowed 2018 · 100 · 21% allowed 2017 · 121 · 26% allowed 2016 · 73 · 37% allowed

Latest decisions in Epping Forest District Council

Dismissed28 October 2026· minor6011400
Larksmead Nursery, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, EN9 2HQ
Demolition of existing dwelling, greenhouses and ancillary structures; construction of 8 x 4bed and 1 x 5bed with associated works
Dismissed27 October 20266011962
Russell Cottage,, Coopersale Hall, Fluxs Lane,, Epping,, CM16 7PE
permission in principle for residential redevelopment of existing property - larger scheme - 5 larger or 9 smaller dwellings
Dismissed27 October 20266011961
Russell Cottage, Coopersale Hall, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PE
permission in principle for residential redevelopment of existing property - larger scheme - 5 larger or 9 smaller dwellings
Allowed27 October 2026· minor6008413
Sparks Farm, Nine Ashes Road, Nine Ashes, CM4 0JZ
demolition of existing buildings, erection of a self-build dwellinghouse (C3a) with ancillary outbuildings comprising new gym, garage and annex with associated landscaping
Dismissed26 October 2026· householder6008699
Denver Lodge, Waltham Road, Nazeing, EN9 2EB
the erection of two annexe buildings ancillary to the main residential dwelling
Dismissed23 October 2026· minor6013055
Millers Farm, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD
the erection of a self-build detached dwelling and detached cart lodge, including associated access, parking and curtilage
Dismissed21 October 20266010759
Spains Hall, Spains Hall Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QE
erection of a detached single-storey cutting plant and butchery building (meat packing house), following the demolition of a freestanding concrete framed canopy structure within the farmyard
Dismissed14 October 20266010270
Land at Corner of School Lane/B184, School Lane, Beauchamp Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PG
storage of 2 no touring caravans and dog agility equipment for personal use
Dismissed14 October 2026· minor6009066
Land to the Rear of The Rise, Barn Hill, Roydon Hamlet, CM19 5JZ
residential development comprising 3-4 residential units
Dismissed13 October 20266009264
Land Adjacent to Jessica, Chase Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JW
partial demolition and extension of existing stable structure to provide facilities more suitable for non-profit organisation, Chigwell Trust
Dismissed13 October 20266009250
Land Adjacent to Jessica, Chase Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JW
partial demolition and extension of existing stable structure to provide facilities more suitable for non-profit organisation, Chigwell Trust
Dismissed13 October 20266007514
Land Rear of Cws Nursery Hoe Lane, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ
use of buildings for office E(G)i and E(G)iii light Industrial and use of B8 use yard including for horticultural use for temporary period of three years
Dismissed12 October 20266008727
140 Bliss Heights, London Road, Romford, RM4 1XX
demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of an ancillary residential accommodation (Use Class C3) incidental to the host dwelling at Bliss Heights
Dismissed9 October 2026· minor6010704
66, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM50AU
construction one bedroom dwelling
Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6010746
Canons, Hobbs Cross Road, Matching, CM17 0NP
Demolition the existing house and garage and erection a new single

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice. Verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.