1, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/0405/26 - Full planning permission Approved
DemolitionNew homes

Proposal

Demolition of existing side and rear conservatory extensions, demolition of existing detached garage and outbuildings, erection of 2 x 3 bedroom semi-detached two storey houses with off street parking spaces. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Feb 2026
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Validated
16 Mar 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 26

Statements & assessments 8

PDF EFDC Land Drainage PDF · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC Ecology Comments #1 PDF · 27 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The_Statutory_Biodiversity_Metric_Calculation_Tool_-_Macro_enabled_tool_23.07.2024 - 1 Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 EXCEL_M · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowPreliminaryEcologicalAssessment251125_Redacted PDF · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowBiodiversityNetGainAssessment.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1Rainbow Shadow Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1Rainbow flood-map-.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowArboriculturalAssessment.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Location Plan.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF EFDC Trees Comments #1 MSG · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1 PDF · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Neighbour Letter.docx WORD_X · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 14

PDF Essex County Council - Highways MSG · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowTRICSStatement120326 PDF · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowDesignStatFinal250226.docx WORD_X · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-06B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-05B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-02B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowPhotos.jpg JPG · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowSiteSurvey.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-07B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-03B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-04B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 513-01B.pdf PDF · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 1RainbowPreAppLttr.docx WORD_X · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Other new applications on this street

11, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, CM17 0QP

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

EPF/1220/26 - 19 Jun 2026

Nearby new applications

Walnut Tree Barn, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

Proposed cart lodge and re-location of existing shed.

EPF/1394/26 - 17 Jul 2026

11, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, CM17 0QP

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

EPF/1220/26 - 19 Jun 2026

13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement wit...

EPF/1110/26 - 4 Jun 2026

Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CM17 0QP
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Rural East
Parish
Matching
Case officer
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Target decision
11 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions (Subject to s106 Legal Agreement)
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

24 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Proposed new dwelling with highway access
EPF/1804/23
2023 Approved
Proposed new dwelling with highway access
EPF/1804/23
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
5A, Laurel Cottage, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
to come out 5 metres from the back of my detached property across the width of my propert…
EPF/2351/25
2025 Approved
13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW
Replacement rear single storey extension with flat roof and roof lantern.
EPF/0175/25
2024 Approved
5A, Laurel Cottage, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and fro…
EPF/1566/24
2024 Approved
5A, Laurel Cottage, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and fro…
EPF/1566/24
2022 Approved
17, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
Demolition of existing garage and existing extension and erection of single storey wrapar…
EPF/1964/22
2022 Approved
17, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
Demolition of existing garage and existing extension and erection of single storey wrapar…
EPF/1964/22
2022 Refused
8 Parkside Harlow Road Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0QW
Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/3227/21. (Minor increase in floor area f…
EPF/0591/22
2022 Refused
8 Parkside Harlow Road Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0QW
Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/3227/21. (Minor increase in floor area f…
EPF/0591/22
2021 Approved
8 Parkside Harlow Road Matching Tye Harlow CM17 0QW
Proposed replacement single storey rear extension.
EPF/3227/21
2021 Refused
8 Parkside Harlow Road Matching Tye Harlow CM17 0QW
Proposed replacement single storey rear extension.
EPF/1885/21
2018 Approved
10 Parkside Harlow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QW
Erection of x 1 no. detached dwelling.
EPF/3206/18
2020 Approved
15 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Harlow CM17 0QP
Two and single storey rear extensions.
EPF/1991/20
2020 Approved
15 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Harlow CM17 0QP
Two and single storey rear extensions.
EPF/1991/20
2018 Approved
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Matching Essex CM17 0QP
Approval of details reserved by condition of EPF/0204/17 - condition 3 'surface water dis…
EPF/3142/18
2018 Approved
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QP
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 & 5 for EPF/3291/16. 4)- "No…
EPF/2619/18
2017 Approved
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QP
Extension
EPF/0204/17
2017 Approved
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QP
Extension
EPF/0204/17
2017 Decided
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QP
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 'surface water' and 7 'wheel…
EPF/0445/17
2017 Decided
5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Essex CM17 0QP
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 'surface water' and 7 'wheel…
EPF/0445/17
2016 Approved
Adj 5 Rainbow Road Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0QP
New build detached dwelling.
EPF/3291/16
2016 Approved
10 Parkside Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0QW
Double and single storey extensions and loft conversion (Revised application to EPF/0852/…
EPF/2538/16
2016 Withdrawn
10 Parkside Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0QW
Double and single storey extensions and loft conversion.
EPF/0852/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings