1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

Under Consultation EPF/0768/26
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM4 1BB

Description

Infill of existing balconies to the established building line on western elevation. Infill of existing inset porch to established front elevation. Replacement of existing door on rear elevation with window. Minor changes to existing fenestration.

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