51A High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1990/26 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Change of use

Proposal

Retrospective permission for rear building alterations and the incorporation of additional rear space from 51 High Street into 51A High Street for bathroom and storage use under a new lease. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Dec 2026, from Epping Forest's recent changes of use.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
4 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Epping built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 22 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £50,000 in October 1998. Terraced house, freehold.

2 October 1998£50,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area86 m² (926 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (83 out of 100)
PropertySemi-detached house
Built2018
HeatingBoiler& underfloor, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m²K

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2018, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CM16 4BA
Received
20 Oct 2026
Validated
20 Oct 2026
Target decision
15 Dec 2026

Decision outlook

Day 8 of the 56-day target. Epping Forest usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 848 days to the 56-day target
51%decided within 8 weeks
54%approved
71decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Epping Forest in the last twelve months, from validation. Epping Forest decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Oct 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Revival Court, Half Moon Lane, Epping, CM16 4AH
TPO/EPF/69/10 T1: London Plane - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Alder - Crow…
EPF/1532/25
2024 Approved
Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Pr…
EPF/2484/24
2024 Approved
Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Grade II listed building application for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the exi…
EPF/2485/24
2024 Approved
Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Pr…
EPF/2484/24
2024 Approved
Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Grade II listed building application for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the exi…
EPF/2485/24
2024 Approved
78, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Conversion of office space (Class E) to residential use to create 1no new flat.
EPF/1981/24
2024 Approved
78, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Conversion of office space (Class E) to residential use to create 1no new flat.
EPF/1981/24
2024 Refused
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Grade II Listed building consent for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existin…
EPF/1180/24
2024 Refused
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Pr…
EPF/1172/24
2024 Refused
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Grade II Listed building consent for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existin…
EPF/1180/24
2024 Refused
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Pr…
EPF/1172/24
2022 Approved
Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY
Listed Building consent for proposed additions to existing base station installation.
EPF/1722/22
2022 Approved
Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY
Listed Building consent for proposed additions to existing base station installation.
EPF/1722/22
2024 Approved
77-79, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Retrospective installation of 1 x 42" media screen size-860(W)x2160(H)mm Screen size 530(…
EPF/0050/24
2024 Approved
77-79, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Retrospective installation of 1 x 42" media screen size-860(W)x2160(H)mm Screen size 530(…
EPF/0050/24
2023 Approved
Outbuilding to the rear of Lathams Home 64-66, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Change of use and conversion of existing two storey furniture store into one self contain…
EPF/0676/23
2023 Approved
Outbuilding to the rear of Lathams Home 64-66, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Change of use and conversion of existing two storey furniture store into one self contain…
EPF/0676/23
2023 Refused
Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Development of five 2 bedroom apartments, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associat…
EPF/0159/23
2023 Refused
Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Development of five 2 bedroom apartments, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associat…
EPF/0159/23
2023 Refused
Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY
Grade II listed building consent for proposed Additions to Existing Base Station installa…
EPF/0558/23
2016 Approved
Gates of Epping 33 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4LY
Grade II listed building application for proposed replacement of existing flagpole and 3…
EPF/0839/16
2016 Approved
Gates of Epping 33 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4LY
Replacement of existing flagpole and 3 no. antennas and replacement with tri-sector suppo…
EPF/0819/16
2016 Approved
74-76 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4AE
Erection of decking area to the front (ii) awning to the front elevation and (iii) instal…
EPF/0733/16
2016 Approved
46 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4AE
Change of use from retail shop (A1 use class) to nail bar (sui generis) and installation…
EPF/0142/16
2016 Withdrawn
74 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4AE
Erection of decking area to the front of the existing shop (on land within applicants own…
EPF/0153/16
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. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.