Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Aston-mansfield, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB Data via plota.co.uk
EPF/0172/26 - Full planning permission
Refused
Proposal
Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising 170 panels, including associated racking and infrastructure. The proposal includes the installation of perimeter stock fencing to allow for continued agricultural grazing. The system is intended for on-site generation to support the Lambourne End Outdoor Centre's transition to low-carbon energy. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
27 Jan 2026
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Refused
24 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 24 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026
Documents 21
Decision & officer reports 3
Statements & assessments 4
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ECC Ecology Comments #1
PDF · 27 Mar 2026
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Design and Access Statement - Lambourne End Centre 01_26.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Appendix 2 - Essex County Council - Place Service Ecology.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Lambourne End Centre - Planning Statement 01_26.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Plans & drawings 4
Other documents 10
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Natural England
MSG · 13 Feb 2026
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Essex County Council - Highways
MSG · 6 Feb 2026
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Appendix 1_ APP_G2245_W_25_3359260 Chimmens Solar Farm.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Plans Deer Fencing.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Solar Install_SSM_9e93_v2.xlsm - 8. Headline Results.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Appendix 1_ APP_C3105_W_24_3358019 Manor Farm_Noke_Oxfordshire.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Covering Letter - Lambourne End Centre 01_26.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Deer Fencing Aerial View.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Appendix 1_ APP_T3725_V_23_3332671 Land_west_of_Honiley_Road_-_3332671.pdf
PDF · 27 Jan 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Epping Forest
- Application type
- Full planning permission
- Postcode
- RM4 1NB
- Received
- 27 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Chigwell with Lambourne
- Parish
- Lambourne
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 24 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Refuse
- Decision date
- 24 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Show
Historical activity at this location
12 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Oaklee Farm, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
To remove all existing structures, hardstanding, compound boundary fencing and material s…
2024
Approved
Oaklee Farm, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
To remove all existing structures, hardstanding, compound boundary fencing and material s…
2022
Approved
Dandelion Nursery Lambourne End Activity Centre Manor Road Lambourne End RM4 1NB
Change of use of land from outdoor sports / recreation (Use Class F2) to day nursery (Use…
2022
Approved
Dandelion Nursery Lambourne End Activity Centre Manor Road Lambourne End RM4 1NB
Change of use of land from outdoor sports / recreation (Use Class F2) to day nursery (Use…
2020
Approved
Millers Farm Manor Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1NB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4,5,6,7,8,9 & 11 for EPF/1440/…
2020
Approved
Millers Farm Manor Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1NB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4,5,6,7,8,9 & 11 for EPF/1440/…
2020
Approved
Millers Farm Manor Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1NB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3" risks posed by any contamina…
2020
Approved
Millers Farm Manor Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1NB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3" risks posed by any contamina…
2018
Approved
Millers Farm Manor Road Lambourne Essex RM4 1NB
Removal of existing barn, stables and livery store and create 1 no. 3 bedroom family dwel…
2017
Approved
Croftside Cottage Manor Road Lambourne Romford Essex RM4 1NB
Front porch
2017
Approved
Croftside Cottage Manor Road Lambourne Romford Essex RM4 1NB
Front porch
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.
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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
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Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Aston-mansfield, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB
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