Planning applications in CM5
We hold 308 planning applications for the CM5 postcode area, 183 of them submitted in the past year. 73% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Epping Forest, Uttlesford.
Towns and villages in CM5
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Recent applications in CM5
Prior Approval for additional storey over the principal part of the dwelling with materials to match existing.
Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey ancillary use outbuilding.
Single storey rear extension
Replacement of the existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension.
Single storey rear infill extension, single storey front extension, garage conversion, and proposed boundary wall and gate.
Conversion of garage into a habitable room and erection of single storey side and rear extensions.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Addtional Details from EPF/1161/26 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows).
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1106/25 (Two storey side and part rear extension, rear dormer).
Retrospective planning application for the continued use of land for the storage of topsoil, including associated soil bunds at Embley’s Farm.
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to C3 dwellinghouse.
Proposed outbuilding, including a garage and home office.
Conversion of existing cartlodge to create a three bedroom dwelling – revision to proposal for conversion of an existing outbuilding into a one-bedroom bungalow LPA ref: EPF/2504/25
Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))
Erection of gable and side extensions, and associated works.
Conversion of the existing summerhouse into a one-bed one person until of accommodation in connection with the existing assisted living facility (Revised application to EPF/2509/25).
Single storey ground floor rear extension
Single storey rear extension, 4m high and 8m deep with brick and weatherboarding.
Change of use of existing stable to residential unit.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Regulation 77 of EPF/1281/26 (Notification for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of an existing agricultural building and land within its curtilage at the Umbrella Building, Spains Hall, to Class E(g)(iii) light industrial use, with no operational development proposed).
Proposed boundary amendment to previously consented scheme under EPF/0016/19 relating to Plots 5 to 6 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal (FYF.R1 - Allocated Site in Fyfield).
Prior Approval Application for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Five Dwellinghouses (C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion including an extension of up to four metres to the rear of the building.
Prior Approval for Change of use from Commercial to residential to provide 5 new residential units.
Prior Approval for Change of use from Commercial to provide 9 new residential units.
Safeguarding improvements comprising replacement and upgrading of sections of existing boundary fencing, installation of higher fencing in selected locations and minor earthworks to regrade a grass embankment and remove an informal footpath.
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Grade II listed building consent for removal of telephone cable and replace with fibre broadband line.
TPO/EPF/66/09 T1: Cedar - Crown reduction of up to 2m, as specified. Install cable bracing system within crown, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 26 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1356/24 (Residential development of 36 dwellings including affordable housing, access from Stanford Rivers Road, associated estate roads, parking, open space and enhanced landscaping).
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1379/24 (Removal (Infill ground-floor extension with glass lantern and bi-fold doors).
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage, 6, 7 and 8 Archaeology and 10 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0575/25 (Demolition of Existing Buildings and Erection of Replacement Dwelling).
Conversion of garage into a habitable room and erection of single storey side and rear extensions.
Remove garage and construct single storey side extension with fenestration alterations and new roof light to flat roof. New extended dropped kerb to improve access to drive.
The erection of an agricultural building, including associated landscaping.
TPO/EPF/15/23 T1: Field Maple - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Extension of the northern boundary to Plots 2, 3 and 4 permitted under planning consent EPF/0016/19.
Notification for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of an existing agricultural building and land within its curtilage at the Umbrella Building, Spains Hall, to Class E(g)(iii) light industrial use, with no operational development proposed.
Part ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension and new entrance porch.
Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of a single storey rear extension, and alterations to fenestration.
Construction of a new timber framed agricultural building attached to an existing timber framed building in ancillary residential use. The proposal requires the demolition of a 13.3m2 lean to element currently used as a gym.
Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows.
TPO/EPF/26/99 T10: Sycamore - Selective prune of overhanging branches back from boundary, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1480/23 (The development of 23 dwellings including upgraded access from Fyfield Road, associated parking, landscaping, drainage, infrastructure, new car park provision for Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre and associated development (ONG.R3 - Allocated Site In Ongar)).
Prior Notification for single storey agricultural storage building.
Prior Notification for erection of two grain and machine storage buildings.
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.
Grade II listed building consent for single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.
Single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 26 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1356/24 (Residential development of 36 dwellings including affordable housing, access from Stanford Rivers Road, associated estate roads, parking, open space and enhanced landscaping).
Variation of wording of Condition 10 Levels of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).
Replacement of existing attached garage and porch with new attached annexe and porch.