Rockhills Farm, Norton Heath Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QG Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/0218/26 - Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Approved

Proposal

Installation of internal lift in former granary structure linking the ground and first floor. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Feb 2026
Approved
29 Apr 2026

Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
Postcode
CM5 0QG
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Ward
Rural East
Parish
Willingale
Case officer
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Target decision
29 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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