Theydon Bois Balti House, Station Approach, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HR Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1138/26 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Change of useCommercial & major worksDemolitionNew homes

Proposal

Demolition of Existing Theydon Bois Balti House (Use Class E) and Associated Outbuildings, and Erection of New Building for New Restaurant and Café Spaces (Use Class E), and 13 x Residential Apartments (Use Class C3) with Ground Floor Car Parking and Other Associated Works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jun 2026
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Validated
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 60

Statements & assessments 12

PDF ECC Ecology Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Theydon Bois BNG Metric EXCEL_X · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Arbtech - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Preliminary Roost Assessment_Redacted PDF · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF STM Environmental - Contaminated Land Risk Assessment 1 PDF · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF STM Environmental - Flood Risk Assessment and Sustainable Drainage System PDF · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EAS - HRA Trip Generation Assessment.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Consult Sustain - Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment Note.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Mcloughlin Planning - Planning Statement.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Able Acoustics - Noise Assessment.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Consult Sustain - Overheating Assessment Report.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF STM Environmental - Basement Screening Assessment .pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TMA - Arboricultural Impact Assessment.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 18

PDF 005 - Existing East and West Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 017 - Proposed East and West Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 016 - Proposed North and South Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 010 - Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 004 - Existing North and South Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Drawing Schedule.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 000 - Location Plan (Existing).pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 008 - Proposed Demolition East and West Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 002 - Existing Block Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 015 - Proposed Sections.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 003 - Existing Ground Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 018 - Proposed Landscape Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 001 - Proposed Block Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 007 - Proposed Demolition North and South Elevations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 006 - Proposed Demolition Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 014 - Proposed Top of Roof Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 009 - Proposed Basement 01 Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 000 - Location Plan (Proposed).pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 19

PDF EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) #2 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Theydon Bois Action Group Comments #1 Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF NHS Essex ICB (10+ Units + Care & Specialised Housing) #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 6 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Conservation Officer Comments Memo (Consultee Comments) · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Theydon Bois Parish Council Comments #1 Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC - Landscape Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC - Landscape Comments #2 PDF · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment Agency Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC - Contaminated Land #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Natural England Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC Trees & Landscaping Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF TFL Infrastructure Protection Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 10 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Conservators of Epping Forest Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC HRA Consultant Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC Archaeology Comments #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Sport England #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Cadent Gas Limited #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF British Pipeline #1 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Neighbour Letter.docx WORD_X · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 11

PDF DAS - Design Proposal PDF · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DAS - Introduction PDF · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 012 - Proposed Level 02.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DAS - Technical Considerations.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Abbey Consultants - Sunlight and Daylight Report.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 013 - Proposed Level 03.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DAS - Area Schedules.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DAS - Site Analysis.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Mcloughlin Planning - Document and Plans Schedule .pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 011 - Proposed Level 01.pdf PDF · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CM16 7HR
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Theydon Bois with Passingford
Parish
Theydon Bois
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

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

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Nearby activity

2022 Approved
14, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EY
Application for a proposed change of hours from 6pm to 10pm.
EPF/2709/22
2022 Approved
14, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EY
Application for a proposed change of hours from 6pm to 10pm.
EPF/2709/22
2021 Approved
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Listed building consent for the erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the…
EPF/0165/21
2021 Approved
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Sign A - 1 x new timber fascia sign with applied stainless steel built-up housename lette…
EPF/0164/21
2020 Approved
18 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EY
Proposed change of use from Sui Generis to use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service)…
EPF/2982/20
2020 Approved
18 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EY
Proposed change of use from Sui Generis to use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service)…
EPF/2982/20
2020 Withdrawn
18 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EY
Change of use from Sui Generis to A5 takeaway and new shopfront.
EPF/2125/20
2020 Withdrawn
18 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EY
Change of use from Sui Generis to A5 takeaway and new shopfront.
EPF/2125/20
2020 Refused
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Grade II listed building consent for proposed erection of illuminated & non-illuminated s…
EPF/1501/20
2020 Decided
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Various non illuminated, internally and externally illuminated fascia, pole signs and ame…
EPF/1500/20
2020 Refused
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Grade II listed building consent for proposed erection of illuminated & non-illuminated s…
EPF/1501/20
2020 Decided
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Various non illuminated, internally and externally illuminated fascia, pole signs and ame…
EPF/1500/20
2020 Decided
The Bull Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
A: 1x new foled tray with 10mm perspex letters, illuminated by trough light, 1x new set o…
EPF/0427/20
2020 Refused
The Bull Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Grade II listed building consent for the erection of illuminated and non-illuminated sign…
EPF/0428/20
2020 Decided
The Bull Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
A: 1x new foled tray with 10mm perspex letters, illuminated by trough light, 1x new set o…
EPF/0427/20
2020 Refused
The Bull Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Grade II listed building consent for the erection of illuminated and non-illuminated sign…
EPF/0428/20
2018 Approved
Revival Hair Ltd 16 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7EY
Change of use from hair salon (class A1) to a nail bar (sui generis).
EPF/3286/18
2018 Approved
Belgique (Theydon) Ltd 14 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7EY
Discharge of condition 1 'details of wall' under EPF/2591/15 (Use of area at front of sho…
EPF/2267/18
2016 Approved
Quality and Excellence Ltd 12 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7EY
To remove the existing rear garage and replace with a new outbuilding and extend the curr…
EPF/0120/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings