Stoneleigh, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LR

Decision Made EPF/2561/25
Council
Date received
19 Dec 2025
Date validated
23 Dec 2025
Postcode
CM16 4LR

Description

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, 2 Storey Side Extension, Loft Conversion Including Dormer Window to Rear Elevation & Roof lights to Front Elevation, Extended First Floor Dormer to Rear and Integral Garage to Front Elevation following removal of existing Garage together with New Boundary Wall, railings and Gates to Frontage and Fence to Side Boundary.

5.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#122 of 282

Epping Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 282. 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%) #282 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 282
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #26 of 282
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #77 of 282
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