1, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP
Under Consultation
EPF/0405/26
Description
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.
5.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#120 of 277
Epping Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 277. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 277
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #271 of 277
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #26 of 277
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #76 of 277
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025