16, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QQ Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consultation EPF/1322/26
Date received
6 Jul 2026
Date validated
6 Jul 2026
Postcode
IG10 4QQ

Description

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1581/23 (Single storey extension to garage at front of property and a change of ridge height to front hipped roof. Double storey extension to the rear of the property along with re-configuration of internal layout. Landscaping of garden and addition of garden room and gazebo. Addition of air source heat pumps to main residence, along with solar panels to roofs falling under permitted development). Data via plota.co.uk

Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
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