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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.
- Dismissed28 October 2026· minor6011400Larksmead 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 20266011962Russell 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 20266011961Russell 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· minor6008413Sparks 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· householder6008699Denver Lodge, Waltham Road, Nazeing, EN9 2EB
the erection of two annexe buildings ancillary to the main residential dwelling
- Dismissed23 October 2026· minor6013055Millers 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 20266010759Spains 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 20266010270Land 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· minor6009066Land to the Rear of The Rise, Barn Hill, Roydon Hamlet, CM19 5JZ
residential development comprising 3-4 residential units
- Dismissed13 October 20266009264Land 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 20266009250Land 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 20266007514Land 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 20266008727140 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· minor601070466, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM50AU
construction one bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6010746Canons, Hobbs Cross Road, Matching, CM17 0NP
Demolition the existing house and garage and erection a new single
- Dismissed25 September 2026· major60107093, Nursery Hoe Lane, Nazeing, EN9 2RJ
Retrospective consent for storage of vehicles on land at No. 3 Nursery (Formerly known as Presdale Farm)
- Dismissed24 September 2026· minor60096213 Old Glass House, Kents Lane, North Weald, CM16 6AX
- Dismissed21 September 2026· major6006761Blunts Farm, Land At, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NT
Change of use from agricultural to B8 storage and associated development
- Allowed17 September 20266012043The Granary, Colemans Farm, Toot Hill Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9QN
Erection of a traditionally designed three-bay cart lodge
- Dismissed15 September 2026· householder601244584 The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer extension, single storey rear extension and front porch extension
- Dismissed11 September 2026· householder6012591Lukes, 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
- Dismissed10 September 2026· minor6007030Kilnash, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett,, Epping, CM16 6AL
Demolition of dwelling and garage and construction of a replacement dwelling (self build)
- Dismissed8 September 2026· minor600964015 Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QU
Conversion of structure into a residential dwelling
- Allowed8 September 2026· major6008989Land West of Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4PX
Change of use to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes (up to eight horses)
- Dismissed2 September 2026· minor60075268 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
- Allowed26 August 20266008532The Chequers Public House, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PZ
Demolition of existing buildings and replacement extensions
- Dismissed14 August 20263377088Ringinglow High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ
- Dismissed14 August 2026· minor6006005Sturtsbury 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
- Invalid13 August 20266007937Roseland 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
- Allowed12 August 2026· minor60045908 Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW
the demolition of existing site property for replacement with a three- storey residential development, plus basement car parking
- Allowed10 August 2026· householder600792533 Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS
demolition of existing rear conservatories. Erection of lower ground, ground and first floor rear extensions
- Allowed10 August 2026· minor6007802Land 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
- Allowed10 August 2026· minor6007798Land 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
- Allowed27 July 2026· householder6010707The 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)
- Dismissed27 July 2026· minor6007344171-177 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
- Dismissed15 July 2026· other6006590Skinners 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
- Dismissed15 July 2026· householder6006589Skinners 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
- Allowed14 July 2026· other600502618 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
- Allowed14 July 2026600500118 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
- Allowed10 July 2026· householder600261339, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HG
Proposed vehicle crossover
- Dismissed7 July 20266005882Land Adjacent to 10 and 12 Mount Road, Fiddlers Hamlet, Epping, CM16 7PQ
the erection of a three-storey detached house
- Allowed3 July 2026· minor3377436Stag 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
- Dismissed3 July 20266005783Great Downs Farm, London Road,, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XU
the erection of retrospective tractor shed
- Dismissed1 July 2026· minor3376276Lakeside Nursery, Paynes Lane , Nazeing , Essex, EN9 2EU
partial change of use of areas of glasshouse to storage use
- Allowed29 June 20266004713The Limes, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QE
demolition of existing shallow pitched garages and construction of single garage/carport
- Planning permission granted24 June 2026· enforcement3340918Hainault Hall, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6JU
without planning permission, the installation of a swimming pool
- Dismissed24 June 20266005287Bottles Lodge, Stondon Road, Marden Ash, Ongar, CM5 9BU
one single storey dwelling
- Dismissed17 June 2026· minor6005725Murrells Farm, 22 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QE
prior approval for change of use of an agricultural building into a single new dwelling
- Dismissed15 June 2026· householder6006628The 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
- Dismissed12 June 20266002771176C Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD
Glass Surround and Retractable Awning To Seating Area To Front Seating Area
- Allowed11 June 2026· householder6006207404, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, ig75ds
rear extension to existing dwelling to create additional living accommodation over three floors, including new accommodation in roof loft space
- Allowed5 June 2026· householder600703538 Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RS
a single-storey extension to rear of dwelling and hip-to-gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers
- Dismissed4 June 2026· ldc3354792Corner Garth Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF
Erection of railings and gates
- Allowed4 June 2026· householder60077358, 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
- Dismissed22 May 2026· householder60057167 The Greens Close, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1QE
construction of a single-storey front porch extension and slight internal alterations
- Allowed22 May 2026· householder60056668 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4QZ
the erection of a two-storey rear side extension, together with full internal remodelling of the existing dwelling
- Allowed22 May 2026· householder337665032 Brook Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BP
Raising height of current brick wall and inclusion of railings
- Allowed19 May 2026· minor6002773The Warren, Epping Forest, Loughton, IG10 4AA
installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) system and associated infrastructure
- Allowed14 May 2026· householder6005441Corner Garth Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF
improvements and extensions
- Dismissed13 May 2026· householder3376480Corner 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
- Invalid12 May 2026· householder600456748 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
- Dismissed1 May 2026· minor60053186 Barn Mead, Toot Hill, Ongar, Essex, CM59SE
the change of use of Green Belt land to permeable access/turning area
- Dismissed1 May 2026· householder3373671252 Ongar Road, RM4 1RD
single storey side extension
- Notice varied and upheld30 April 2026· enforcement3334233Land at Paslow Common Farm, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0JZ
the material change of use of the land for storage
- Dismissed23 April 2026· minor600264922 Crossfields, Loughton, IG10 3PY
erection of new dwelling
- Dismissed17 April 2026· other6002366East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, CM19 5HE
Change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to commercial Use Class B8
- Dismissed15 April 2026· minor6002363East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, CM19 5HE
Change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to commercial Use Class B8
- Allowed14 April 2026· minor337593322 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
- Dismissed9 April 2026· householder60036911 Bower Vale, Epping, Essex, CM16 7AS
single storey extension to rear and side elevation
- Dismissed30 March 2026· major3376859Land 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
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor336764820 Pinnacles, EN9 1TG, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TG
a new self-build dwelling house with solar panels, cycle storage, bin storage etc
- Dismissed24 March 2026· householder6002417Gibbes Cottage, Fyfield Road, Moreton, Essex, CM5 0HH
new annexe outbuilding and demolition removal of miscellaneous outbuildings
- Dismissed17 March 2026· minor6002623Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2DH
the partial demolition of existing house and erection of a detached dwelling to the side
- Allowed17 March 2026· minor3374583Hillside, 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
- Dismissed13 March 2026· minor3375562Spencer House, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NR
Proposed American barn style stables together with manage/arena and change of use to equine”
- Allowed9 March 2026· minor337575713 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.’
- Allowed2 March 2026· other3376029The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Romford, RM4 1LT
a replacement dwelling
- Dismissed2 March 2026· minor33760151, Shelley Rectory, Fyfield, Essex, CM5 0HQ
permission in principle for two bungalows
- Dismissed27 February 2026· minor337478469 Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP
the demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of 4 no. 4 bedroom houses, in a terrace configuration
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3375793Land 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
- Dismissed23 February 2026· ldc336839747 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
- Allowed19 February 2026· minor3375075Land Adjacent to 33 Maypole Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6DE
the change of use from the existing outbuilding to C3 Dwelling House
- Unknown11 February 2026· minor3376346Tysea Stores Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP
- Unknown11 February 2026· minor3376345Tysea Stores Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP
- Dismissed11 February 2026· minor3376344Tysea Stores, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1JP
two shopfront awnings
- Dismissed6 February 2026· minor3376265No 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
- Allowed6 February 2026· minor3376153Yelverton St. Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Single storey outbuilding for use as horticultural storage and for heavy machinery storage
- Dismissed6 February 2026· minor3376110Land Adjacent 1-2 Forest Cottages, Woodside, Epping, Essex, CM16 6LG
detached two storey dwelling house
- Dismissed3 February 2026· minor3375670Land 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
- Allowed2 February 2026· minor3370629The 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
- Dismissed28 January 2026· householder3375183Roseleigh , 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
- Dismissed27 January 2026· minor337369415a Station Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 4HG
‘Demolition of existing attached office and erection of replacement building containing office space and 6 apartments.’
- Allowed22 January 2026· minor337343121D Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL
the erection of one detached residential dwelling including parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure
- Allowed22 January 2026· major3356423Firs House, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU
Construction of swimming pool building with gym and plant room
- Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3375251King 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
- Dismissed20 January 2026· householder336621729 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
- Allowed16 January 2026· householder337255655 Spring Grove, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4QD
for a proposed first floor extension and loft rooms
- Allowed14 January 2026· minor3375191N 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)
- Notice varied and upheld8 January 2026· enforcement3335040The 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
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