House extensions in Epping Forest

Epping Forest received 909 householder applications in the last 12 months - about 17 a week. Rear extensions and dormers are the most common. Of the 667 decided so far, 513 were approved. If you're planning your own, the applications below show what people nearby applied for and how the council decided.

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2 days ago Under Consultation EPF/1729/26

Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single Storey Side extensions

Lawful development Epping Forest
2 days ago Under Consultation EPF/1723/26

27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

Proposed 6m deep single storey rear extension.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1719/26

24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

Certificate of Lawful Development of loft coversion with rear dormer.

Lawful development Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1712/26

12, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5ER

demolition of the existing extension and creation of a single-storey rear extension of 6.0m deep

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1718/26

15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

A single storey rear/ wrap around extension; A first floor side/ rear wrap around extension.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1720/26

24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

Single storey rear infill extension and hipped roof over existing 2 storey side extension

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1710/26

72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Loft conversion with dormers

Lawful development Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1704/26

41, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

Proposed single storey glazed garden room to South East Elevation

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1648/26

Brook Lodge, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JX

Conversion of the existing summerhouse into a one-bed one person until of accommodation in connection with the existing assisted living facility (Revi...

Full planning permission Epping Forest
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1702/26

The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Epping, Romford, RM4 1ST

Proposed Cart lodge

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1703/26

1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alteratio...

Lawful development Epping Forest
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1696/26

7, Barrons Close, Ongar, CM5 9BJ

Single storey ground floor rear extension

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1694/26

51, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single storey rear extension.

Lawful development Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1688/26

High Acre, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW

Single storey rear extension, 4m high and 8m deep with brick and weatherboarding.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1690/26

69, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JF

Single storey front extension and first floor rear extension

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1579/26

30, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

Erection of a detached single-storey home office to the side/rear of the property, for ancillary use.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1689/26

7, Barncroft Green, Loughton, IG10 3ET

Demolish existing structures and construct single storey rear extension

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1397/26

70, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QB

Proposed loft conversion with rear and side dormers and roof windows.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1510/26

5, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

Alteration of existing roof to a raised, primary gable end roof. Proposed chalet bungalow to provide loft accommodation, rear extension, rear flat roo...

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1685/26

16, Severns Field, Epping, CM16 5AP

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with side dormers.

Lawful development Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1682/26

14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

Erection of single storey rear extension.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1683/26

19, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DU

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Ground floor bay window roof to be extending across front elevation to create a covered en...

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1681/26

14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

Lawful development Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1680/26

32, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

Loft conversion.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1678/26

51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

Single storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1670/26

6, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

Demolish conservatory and part of existing rear garage, erect single storey side and rear extension, replace all windows.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1677/26

89, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

Single storey rear extension 8M

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1664/26

47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

Single storey rear extension.

Full planning permission Epping Forest
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1547/26

33, Tudor Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PU

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

Lawful development Epping Forest
31 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1667/26

11, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ancillary outbuilding.

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1660/26

Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ancillary outbuilding. (Building D).

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1656/26

Agricultural Barn, King Street Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NR

Prior Approval Application for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Five Dwellinghouses (C3), and for building operations reasonably neces...

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1662/26

Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ancillary swimming pool. (Building E).

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1663/26

Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ancillary entertainment space outbuilding. (Building F).

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1661/26

Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

8m single storey rear extension to the main dwelling. Compliant under Permitted Development Policy.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1658/26

The Little Rookery, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HJ

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Rear dormer extended

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1655/26

27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

Lawful development Epping Forest
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1572/26

1 Woodbrook Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DA

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

Lawful development Epping Forest
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1651/26

The Barn, Springfield, R/O Beechoak Farm, Church Road, High Beech, Loughton Essex IGIO 4AJ

Demolition of Buildings D and E on the site and construction of a Single-storey kitchen/dining extension to Building A; Installation of two pitched r...

Full planning permission Epping Forest
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1654/26

24, The Orangery, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DL

Replacement of existing tractor shed with new outbuilding (gym).

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1653/26

Rose Cottage, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QN

Construction of garden room.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1650/26

297, Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5NW

Proposed construction of 3.5 meter rear extension with maximum height 3 meter.

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Epping Forest
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1649/26

Woodbury House, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

Two storey side extension.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
26 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1646/26

15, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

Proposed extensions, roofing works including solar panels and dormers, boundary treatments and creation of therapy space (Revised application to EPF/1...

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
26 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1643/26

15, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AD

Ancillary rear annexe.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
26 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1642/26

1, Barfields Path, Loughton, IG10 3JJ

Demolition of wc and store to side elevation. Erection of single storey rear and side extension and front porch. Removal of first floor cladding and r...

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1636/26

74 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NZ

Erection of a first-floor rear extension, internal floor level alterations, new rear steps to garden, and associated external works.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1634/26

15, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AN

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

Lawful development Epping Forest
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1635/26

31, Audley Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EN

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, front porch extension.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
25 Aug 2026 Under Consultation EPF/1597/26

42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension.

Householder planning permission Epping Forest
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Frequently asked questions

When do you need planning permission for a house extension?
Single-storey rear extensions up to 4m (detached) or 3m (semi-detached / terraced) are usually permitted development. Two-storey extensions, anything in a conservation area, or larger projects almost always need a planning application.
What's the difference between planning permission and permitted development?
Permitted development rights let you build certain things without applying for planning permission, subject to specified limits. Anything outside those limits, whether taller, larger or in a protected area, needs full planning permission.
How long does a householder application take?
The statutory target is 8 weeks from validation. Most simple householder extensions are decided within that window; complex or contested cases, especially those drawing a lot of comments, can take longer.
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