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Planning applications in CM16

We hold 578 planning applications for the CM16 postcode area, 275 of them submitted in the past year. 84% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Epping Forest, Essex, Brentwood.

578
applications held
275
in the past year
84%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering CM16

Epping Forest (572)Essex (4)Brentwood (2)

Recent applications in CM16

Pending
Full planning permission
24 Sept 2026EPF/0062/26
Little Meadows, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NDEpping Forest

Change of use of land to use as residential caravan site comprising 20 no. gypsy pitches, each accommodating 1 no. mobile home, and laying of hardstanding (Part Retrospective).

Pending
Householder planning permission
23 Sept 2026EPF/1795/26
Highfields, Kents Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AXEpping Forest

Single-storey rear extension, gable addition to the roof, removal of the front porch cantilever, installation of 2 air conditioning units, new external steps and seating area, external material and fenestration changes, and internal alterations.

Pending
Householder planning permission
23 Sept 2026EPF/1791/26
48 Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HFEpping Forest

Proposed conversion of existing garage into a habitable room.

Pending
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
23 Sept 2026EPF/1802/26
15, Thornwood Road, Epping, CM16 6SYEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for supported accommodation for up to five young people aged 16–18 living together within a shared household environment.

Pending
Householder planning permission
22 Sept 2026EPF/1799/26
The Cottage, Parsloe Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QBEpping Forest

Roof replacement with loft conversion including a rear dormer, and internal alterations.

Pending
Householder planning permission
18 Sept 2026EPF/1787/26
18, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ESEpping Forest

Ground Floor side extension replacing existing conservatory, First Floor side extension over existing ground floor side extension and Loft Conversion.

Pending
Full planning permission
18 Sept 2026EPF/1790/26
Shell Service Station, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HWEpping Forest

Demolition of the Existing Sales Building, Shed and Shipping Container and Erection of a New Sales Building, Removal of Canopy Link, New Bin Store and Associated Works.

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
16 Sept 2026EPF/1772/26
323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 29 EVP of EPF?0919/21 (The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works).

Pending
Householder planning permission
16 Sept 2026EPF/1769/26
138, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JGEpping Forest

Retrospective consent for retention of existing single storey rear extension.

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
15 Sept 2026EPF/1761/26
21, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4ELEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 5 electric vehicle charging points of EPF/0641/25 (Erection of one detached residential dwelling including parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure).

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
14 Sept 2026EPF/1754/26
Land North of Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7HHEpping Forest

Approval of Details reserved by Conditions No. 10 - External finishes and No. 15 Details of surface materials of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from Forest Drive, and provision of associated open space, services and landscaping).

Pending
Full planning permission
11 Sept 2026EPF/1745/26
218, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AREpping Forest

Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

Pending
10 Sept 2026EPF/1692/26
Bronte House, 58-62 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AEEpping Forest

Insertion of 2 new windows on 2nd floor on SW elevation.

Pending
Full planning permission
9 Sept 2026EPF/1728/26
15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DLEpping Forest

Installation of a buggy store beneath front porch, installation of a bin store, erection of balustrades to the first floor flat roof to create a roof terrace and alterations to fenestration.

Pending
8 Sept 2026EPF/1721/26
Ongar Park Hall, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6GQEpping Forest

Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 4 Surface Water Disposal condition 6 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and condition 7 Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan of EPF/0611/26 Demolition of existing agricultural building and construction of a replacement agricultural building.

Pending
Full planning permission
8 Sept 2026EPF/1714/26
Mellis, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PREpping Forest

Erection of a replacement dwelling.

Pending
7 Sept 2026EPF/1708/26
7, Maltings Lane, Epping, CM16 6SBEpping Forest

TPO/EPF/07/98 G3: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

Pending
4 Sept 2026EPF/1690/26
69, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JFEpping Forest

Single storey front extension and first floor rear extension

Pending
4 Sept 2026EPF/1693/26
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PHEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)

Pending
3 Sept 2026EPF/1685/26
16, Severns Field, Epping, CM16 5APEpping Forest

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

Pending
2 Sept 2026EPF/1683/26
19, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DUEpping Forest

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

Pending
Conditions
2 Sept 2026EPF/1676/26
16, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SQEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 Surface Water Disposal, 8 Construction Method Statement, 9 EVP, 13 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and 14 Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan of EPF/1008/25 (Demolition of existing rear extension and relocation of upper and lower windows. Erection of new adjoining single dwelling and amendments to the existing driveway access).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
27 Aug 2026EPF/1653/26
Rose Cottage, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QNEpping Forest

Construction of garden room.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
26 Aug 2026EPF/1643/26
15, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7ADEpping Forest

Ancillary rear annexe.

Pending
Householder planning permission
24 Aug 2026EPF/1623/26
11, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HAEpping Forest

Erection of a garden room.

Pending
Householder planning permission
24 Aug 2026EPF/1628/26
The Drummonds, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DTEpping Forest

Single storey front and rear extension.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
6 Aug 2026EPF/1513/26
323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 Making Good of EPF/1042/21 (Grade II Listed building consent for the redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works).

Pending
Householder planning permission
6 Aug 2026EPF/1514/26
1, Baldocks Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EBEpping Forest

Removal of the existing single storey rear extensions with a two-storey rear wrap around extension, single-storey side extension and loft conversion with dormer.

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
5 Aug 2026EPF/1501/26
166, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AQEpping Forest

Change of use of first and second floor including renovation of front façade and rear extension to create maisonette over existing commercial unit.

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendment - Section 96 TCPA
4 Aug 2026EPF/1499/26
18, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6SUEpping Forest

Non- Material Amendment to EPF/2636/23 (Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to front elevation including front porch. Internal and external alterations).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
4 Aug 2026EPF/1498/26
24, Western Avenue, Epping, CM16 4JSEpping Forest

Proposed demolition of existing outbuildings and replaced with new side extension to provide additional living accommodation including render finish to whole dwelling.

Pending
Householder planning permission
4 Aug 2026EPF/1495/26
68, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LPEpping Forest

Proposed single storey rear extension, a small side extension at first floor, partial garage conversion, a front bay and porch extension, a new front door position and other minor external changes to the building.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
3 Aug 2026EPF/1480/26
Little Marles Cottage, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PEEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ancillary outbuilding.

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
3 Aug 2026EPF/1483/26
Land at Garden Cottage, Mount Road, Epping, CM16 7PPEpping Forest

Construction of three self-build dwellings alongside associated development.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
29 Jul 2026EPF/1463/26
35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RAEpping Forest

Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
27 Jul 2026EPF/1448/26
10, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HEEpping Forest

Proposed first floor extension, garage conversion with bay window and pitched roof across front elevation above ground floor windows and entrance door.

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
24 Jul 2026EPF/1436/26
Breckenridge, 4 Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BDEpping Forest

TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T4) T1: Ash - Monolith to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
24 Jul 2026EPF/1437/26
3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BDEpping Forest

TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T5, T6) T1 & T2: Ash - Monolith to 8m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

Pending
Householder planning permission
20 Jul 2026EPF/1406/26
2, Wedgewood Close, Epping, CM16 4QDEpping Forest

Single storey flat roof extension with parapet wall and part garage conversion.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
17 Jul 2026EPF/1391/26
1, Oak Glade, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QPEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Existing
10 Jul 2026EPF/1357/26
Eppingdene, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4ELEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of Unit 8 as B2 in excess of 10 years.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
8 Jul 2026EPF/1343/26
38, Coopersale Lodge, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJEpping Forest

Removal of conservatory and replacement with glazed link. Minor internal and external alterations to rationalise house layout.

Pending
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
8 Jul 2026EPF/1342/26
Saint Albans Church Hall, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QTEpping Forest

Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement sashes and upgrade of four windows to east and west.

Pending
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
8 Jul 2026EPF/1346/26
38, Coopersale Lodge, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJEpping Forest

Grade II Listed Building Consent for removal of conservatory and replacement with glazed link. Minor internal and external alterations to rationalise house layout.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
6 Jul 2026EPF/1326/26
22, Hill Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LXEpping Forest

Extension at first floor, comprising one new dormer and two extended existing dormers to the front and a new dormer to the rear.

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
6 Jul 2026EPF/1327/26
20, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JWEpping Forest

Demolition of the existing dwelling and associated structures, and erection of a replacement self-build sustainable dwelling with an ancillary outbuilding.

Pending
3 Jul 202626/00755/OUT
Land At Eagle Field Ongar Road Kelvedon Hatch EssexBrentwood

Outline application for the provision of up to 49 dwellings (Class C3), including vehicular access, landscaping, public open space, drainage and associated infrastructure (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale reserved matters)

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
29 Jun 2026EPF/1314/26
Preceptors House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DNEpping Forest

TPO/EPF/11/84 (Ref: A2) G1: Mixed - Prune overhanging branches to suitable pruning points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

Pending
Householder planning permission
26 Jun 2026EPF/1269/26
18, The Weind, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HPEpping Forest

Construction of a two storey side extension with hipped roof along with formation of a rear patio and front porch following demolition of existing garage.

Pending
Householder planning permission
24 Jun 2026EPF/1258/26
Tabara, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LREpping Forest

First floor rear extension.