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Planning appeals in Epping Forest District Council, 2026

99 appeals decided in 2026, 35% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Dismissed26 October 2026· householder6008699
    Denver Lodge, Waltham Road, Nazeing, EN9 2EB

    the erection of two annexe buildings ancillary to the main residential dwelling

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Dismissed14 October 2026· minor6009066
    Land to the Rear of The Rise, Barn Hill, Roydon Hamlet, CM19 5JZ

    residential development comprising 3-4 residential units

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Dismissed9 October 2026· minor6010704
    66, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM50AU

    construction one bedroom dwelling

  15. Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6010746
    Canons, Hobbs Cross Road, Matching, CM17 0NP

    Demolition the existing house and garage and erection a new single

  16. Dismissed25 September 2026· major6010709
    3, Nursery Hoe Lane, Nazeing, EN9 2RJ

    Retrospective consent for storage of vehicles on land at No. 3 Nursery (Formerly known as Presdale Farm)

  17. Dismissed24 September 2026· minor6009621
    3 Old Glass House, Kents Lane, North Weald, CM16 6AX
  18. Dismissed21 September 2026· major6006761
    Blunts Farm, Land At, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NT

    Change of use from agricultural to B8 storage and associated development

  19. Allowed17 September 20266012043
    The Granary, Colemans Farm, Toot Hill Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9QN

    Erection of a traditionally designed three-bay cart lodge

  20. Dismissed15 September 2026· householder6012445
    84 The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer extension, single storey rear extension and front porch extension

  21. Dismissed11 September 2026· householder6012591
    Lukes, Radley Green Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QT

    Erection of a single storey detached garage and ancillary domestic store, front and rear extensions to existing attached garage and conversion to additional living accommodation, relocation of existing vehicular access

  22. Dismissed10 September 2026· minor6007030
    Kilnash, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett,, Epping, CM16 6AL

    Demolition of dwelling and garage and construction of a replacement dwelling (self build)

  23. Dismissed8 September 2026· minor6009640
    15 Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QU

    Conversion of structure into a residential dwelling

  24. Allowed8 September 2026· major6008989
    Land West of Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4PX

    Change of use to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes (up to eight horses)

  25. Dismissed2 September 2026· minor6007526
    8 Mulberry Interiors, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LA

    Erection of new dwelling within rear garden of 8 Church Hill, alterations to front elevation of main building, internal alterations to existing first floor flat and combining of two commercial units to form one commercial unit

  26. Allowed26 August 20266008532
    The Chequers Public House, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PZ

    Demolition of existing buildings and replacement extensions

  27. Dismissed14 August 20263377088
    Ringinglow High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
  28. Dismissed14 August 2026· minor6006005
    Sturtsbury Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LP

    outline application with all matters reserved except access for demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 5no. family homes, alterations and improvement of the existing access off Middle Street, associated parking, hard and soft landscaping, and biodiversity improvements

  29. Invalid13 August 20266007937
    Roseland Cottage, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ

    the addition of area of agricultural land as amenity area associated to Roseland Cottage with the creation of a small utility building to cater for the machinery used to care for the land

  30. Allowed12 August 2026· minor6004590
    8 Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

    the demolition of existing site property for replacement with a three- storey residential development, plus basement car parking

  31. Allowed10 August 2026· householder6007925
    33 Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS

    demolition of existing rear conservatories. Erection of lower ground, ground and first floor rear extensions

  32. Allowed10 August 2026· minor6007802
    Land at Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF

    Retention and modification of three dwellings including removal of the plant room, omission of rear extensions, reduction of curtilage, revised parking and landscaping to reduce domestic impact and enhance biodiversity

  33. Allowed10 August 2026· minor6007798
    Land at Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF

    Retention of 3 dwellings with amendments, including removal of plant room, reduction of curtilage, replacement of fencing, revised landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

  34. Allowed27 July 2026· householder6010707
    The Briars, Old House Lane, Roydon, CM19 5DN

    demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with a new outbuilding for use as summerhouse (resubmission of refused application EPF/2526/24)

  35. Dismissed27 July 2026· minor6007344
    171-177 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL

    erection of single storey mansard extension on existing building to provide 1 no. additional residential dwelling (Class C3) following demolition of the existing plant room

  36. Dismissed15 July 2026· other6006590
    Skinners Farm, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, RM4 1ST

    retrospective application applied for completed works in line with implemented works approved under EPF/0258/01. Installation of two garage doors into existing curtilage listed barn.’ Appeal B: 6006590 Skinners Farm, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, Essex RM4 1ST

  37. Dismissed15 July 2026· householder6006589
    Skinners Farm, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, RM4 1ST

    retrospective application applied for completed works in line with implemented works approved under EPF/0258/01. Installation of two garage doors into existing curtilage listed barn.’ Appeal B: 6006590 Skinners Farm, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, Essex RM4 1ST

  38. Allowed14 July 2026· other6005026
    18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

    repair and replace existing fire damaged modern flat and pitched roof where required. Appeal B: 6005026 18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1EE

  39. Allowed14 July 20266005001
    18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

    repair and replace existing fire damaged modern flat and pitched roof where required. Appeal B: 6005026 18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1EE

  40. Allowed10 July 2026· householder6002613
    39, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HG

    Proposed vehicle crossover

  41. Dismissed7 July 20266005882
    Land Adjacent to 10 and 12 Mount Road, Fiddlers Hamlet, Epping, CM16 7PQ

    the erection of a three-storey detached house

  42. Allowed3 July 2026· minor3377436
    Stag Inn, Adjacent to, Brentwood Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9DH

    erection of 7 homes, the creation of a new vehicular access off Brentwood Road, a new car park for The Stag public house, and associated landscaping and infrastructure

  43. Dismissed3 July 20266005783
    Great Downs Farm, London Road,, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XU

    the erection of retrospective tractor shed

  44. Dismissed1 July 2026· minor3376276
    Lakeside Nursery, Paynes Lane , Nazeing , Essex, EN9 2EU

    partial change of use of areas of glasshouse to storage use

  45. Allowed29 June 20266004713
    The Limes, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QE

    demolition of existing shallow pitched garages and construction of single garage/carport

  46. Planning permission granted24 June 2026· enforcement3340918
    Hainault Hall, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6JU

    without planning permission, the installation of a swimming pool

  47. Dismissed24 June 20266005287
    Bottles Lodge, Stondon Road, Marden Ash, Ongar, CM5 9BU

    one single storey dwelling

  48. Dismissed17 June 2026· minor6005725
    Murrells Farm, 22 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QE

    prior approval for change of use of an agricultural building into a single new dwelling

  49. Dismissed15 June 2026· householder6006628
    The Bays, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NW

    a two storey rear infill extension, single storey front extension, garage conversion, raising ridge height to incorporate a new first floor and rendering of existing walls

  50. Dismissed12 June 20266002771
    176C Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD

    Glass Surround and Retractable Awning To Seating Area To Front Seating Area

  51. Allowed11 June 2026· householder6006207
    404, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, ig75ds

    rear extension to existing dwelling to create additional living accommodation over three floors, including new accommodation in roof loft space

  52. Allowed5 June 2026· householder6007035
    38 Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RS

    a single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and hip-to-gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers

  53. Dismissed4 June 2026· ldc3354792
    Corner Garth Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Erection of railings and gates

  54. Allowed4 June 2026· householder6007735
    8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF

    erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level, along with excavation of basement and roof alterations including removal of chimney

  55. Dismissed22 May 2026· householder6005716
    7 The Greens Close, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1QE

    construction of a single-storey front porch extension and slight internal alterations

  56. Allowed22 May 2026· householder6005666
    8 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4QZ

    the erection of a two-storey rear side extension, together with full internal remodelling of the existing dwelling

  57. Allowed22 May 2026· householder3376650
    32 Brook Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BP

    Raising height of current brick wall and inclusion of railings

  58. Allowed19 May 2026· minor6002773
    The Warren, Epping Forest, Loughton, IG10 4AA

    installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) system and associated infrastructure

  59. Allowed14 May 2026· householder6005441
    Corner Garth Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    improvements and extensions

  60. Dismissed13 May 2026· householder3376480
    Corner Garth Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    proposed improvements and extensions without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref EPF/1780/23, dated 4 October 2023

  61. Invalid12 May 2026· householder6004567
    48 Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6AG

    Erection of rear, and front first floor extensions, and new roof and rooms in the loft with front and rear dormers and rooflight windows

  62. Dismissed1 May 2026· minor6005318
    6 Barn Mead, Toot Hill, Ongar, Essex, CM59SE

    the change of use of Green Belt land to permeable access/turning area

  63. Dismissed1 May 2026· householder3373671
    252 Ongar Road, RM4 1RD

    single storey side extension

  64. Notice varied and upheld30 April 2026· enforcement3334233
    Land at Paslow Common Farm, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0JZ

    the material change of use of the land for storage

  65. Dismissed23 April 2026· minor6002649
    22 Crossfields, Loughton, IG10 3PY

    erection of new dwelling

  66. Dismissed17 April 2026· other6002366
    East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, CM19 5HE

    Change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to commercial Use Class B8

  67. Dismissed15 April 2026· minor6002363
    East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, CM19 5HE

    Change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to commercial Use Class B8

  68. Allowed14 April 2026· minor3375933
    22 Murrells Farm, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9QE

    the demolition of a former farm building granted change of use to residential and the erection of a new dwelling to a similar mass and footprint

  69. Dismissed9 April 2026· householder6003691
    1 Bower Vale, Epping, Essex, CM16 7AS

    single storey extension to rear and side elevation

  70. Dismissed30 March 2026· major3376859
    Land Adjacent to Epping Road and School Road, Toot Hill, CM5 9SQ

    outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access points to the development proposed) for 10 dwellings, parking, landscaping, associated infrastructure and demolition

  71. Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3367648
    20 Pinnacles, EN9 1TG, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TG

    a new self-build dwelling house with solar panels, cycle storage, bin storage etc

  72. Dismissed24 March 2026· householder6002417
    Gibbes Cottage, Fyfield Road, Moreton, Essex, CM5 0HH

    new annexe outbuilding and demolition removal of miscellaneous outbuildings

  73. Dismissed17 March 2026· minor6002623
    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2DH

    the partial demolition of existing house and erection of a detached dwelling to the side

  74. Allowed17 March 2026· minor3374583
    Hillside, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LZ

    the demolition of existing house including outbuildings and garage to be replaced by a single-family dwelling (incorporating existing outbuildings), together with associated single storey garage with attached annex and landscaping

  75. Dismissed13 March 2026· minor3375562
    Spencer House, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NR

    Proposed American barn style stables together with manage/arena and change of use to equine”

  76. Allowed9 March 2026· minor3375757
    13 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    ‘Demolition of an existing 3 bedroom semi detached bungalow including basement and erection of a new 4 bed semi detached bungalow and basement, rear patio and rear dormer.’

  77. Allowed2 March 2026· other3376029
    The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Romford, RM4 1LT

    a replacement dwelling

  78. Dismissed2 March 2026· minor3376015
    1, Shelley Rectory, Fyfield, Essex, CM5 0HQ

    permission in principle for two bungalows

  79. Dismissed27 February 2026· minor3374784
    69 Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

    the demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of 4 no. 4 bedroom houses, in a terrace configuration

  80. Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3375793
    Land at Back Lane / Rear of Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU

    construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking and refuse storage facilities

  81. Dismissed23 February 2026· ldc3368397
    47 Roydon Lodge Estate, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EF

    Certificate of lawful use sought on the basis that: the client has been living on the land for over 10 years and the dwelling has been used as a C3 household for over 7 years, occupied 12 months of the year

  82. Allowed19 February 2026· minor3375075
    Land Adjacent to 33 Maypole Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6DE

    the change of use from the existing outbuilding to C3 Dwelling House

  83. Unknown11 February 2026· minor3376346
    Tysea Stores Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP
  84. Unknown11 February 2026· minor3376345
    Tysea Stores Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP
  85. Dismissed11 February 2026· minor3376344
    Tysea Stores, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP

    two shopfront awnings

  86. Dismissed6 February 2026· minor3376265
    No 3 Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2RJ

    retention of B8 open storage use for parking including key worker vehicles for temporary period of three years

  87. Allowed6 February 2026· minor3376153
    Yelverton St. Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ

    Single storey outbuilding for use as horticultural storage and for heavy machinery storage

  88. Dismissed6 February 2026· minor3376110
    Land Adjacent 1-2 Forest Cottages, Woodside, Epping, Essex, CM16 6LG

    detached two storey dwelling house

  89. Dismissed3 February 2026· minor3375670
    Land at Cws Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Essex , EN9 2RJ

    retention of B8 mixed open storage and portable office cabin and associated parking use for temporary period of three years

  90. Allowed2 February 2026· minor3370629
    The Pines, Kendal Avenue, Epping, Essex, CM16 4PW

    a new detached four bedroom house to the rear of the site, including a raised driveway and a detached garage without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref EPF/2122/20, dated 11 January 2023

  91. Dismissed28 January 2026· householder3375183
    Roseleigh , High Road, Epping, CM16 5HW

    Proposed Double Storey and Single Storey Rear Extensions, Rear Balcony, Re-roofing with raised ridge, Solar Panels, Chimney and Plant room removal, new separate Plant Room and Internal Alterations

  92. Dismissed27 January 2026· minor3373694
    15a Station Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 4HG

    ‘Demolition of existing attached office and erection of replacement building containing office space and 6 apartments.’

  93. Allowed22 January 2026· minor3373431
    21D Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

    the erection of one detached residential dwelling including parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure

  94. Allowed22 January 2026· major3356423
    Firs House, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU

    Construction of swimming pool building with gym and plant room

  95. Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3375251
    King William Iv, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PJ

    a timber structure, new external fireplace, increase in area of existing stone flagging, external works including festoon lighting and car park alterations

  96. Dismissed20 January 2026· householder3366217
    29 Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

    demolition of existing side extensions and garage, construction of two- storey side and rear extensions and creation of basement

  97. Allowed16 January 2026· householder3372556
    55 Spring Grove, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4QD

    for a proposed first floor extension and loft rooms

  98. Allowed14 January 2026· minor3375191
    N J W Hair Ltd, 29 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BZ

    the conversion of ground floor (currently class B1 offices) into a self- contained residential flat (class C3 dwellinghouse)

  99. Notice varied and upheld8 January 2026· enforcement3335040
    The Mole Trap PH, Tawney Common, Stapleford Tawney Epping, Essex, CM16 7PU

    without planning permission, the formation of hard surfaces, the construction of an extension to the listed building, the erection of three buildings, the erection of close boarded timber fencing, the operation of locating containers, the installation of a kitchen extract fan and associated ventilation ducting

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.