15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1136/26 - Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Decided

Proposal

Prior notification for larger home extension for the following: 1. The proposed rear extension projects by 5225mm from the original rear wall. 2. The eave height to the No. 16 Dunmow Close side is 2.4m. The opposite side eave height is 3.0m. 3. Overall height (ridge height) is 3610mm. 4. The materials used on the external surfaces of the proposed extension will match those on the existing building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Jun 2026
Not Required
7 Jul 2026

Not Required on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea)
Postcode
IG10 3AS
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Buckhurst Hill East and Whitebridge
Parish
Loughton
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Not Required
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Studio Summit
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 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