Epping Forest ranks #108 out of 282 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 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 74% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

71%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #108 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

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