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Planning applications in RM4

We hold 221 planning applications for the RM4 postcode area, 125 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, Havering, Brentwood.

221
applications held
125
in the past year
84%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering RM4

Epping Forest (157)Havering (52)Brentwood (6)Essex (6)

Recent applications in RM4

Pending
Householder planning permission
23 Sept 2026EPF/1796/26
Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JREpping Forest

Raise ridge and reduction of roof slope ,new front porch and single storey rear and part side extensions and demolition of existing porch to side.

Pending
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
17 Sept 2026EPF/1777/26
2, Maltsters Arms Ph, London Road, Lambourne, RM4 1UXEpping Forest

Re-roofing works to reinstate loose tiles and replace missing tiles.

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
15 Sept 2026EPF/1767/26
Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JLEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 40 Solar Panels of EPF/1769/24 (Erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
14 Sept 2026EPF/1756/26
Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Lambourne, RM4 1ABEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions No. 4 details of levels, No. 5 external finishes, No.9 foul and surface water disposal, No. 11 details of retained landscaping, No. 12 details of hard and doft landscaping and No. 13 Tree Protection Plan of EPF/0160/25 (Demolition of Existing Cottages and Erection of Replacement Dwelling at 1+2 Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AB).

Pending
Prior approval Part 1 Class AA: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys
10 Sept 2026EPF/1733/26
Woodside Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EREpping Forest

Proposed upwards extension on existing footprint of Woodside Farm.

Pending
9 Sept 2026EPF/1729/26
Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EHEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single Storey Side extensions

Pending
7 Sept 2026EPF/1702/26
The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Epping, Romford, RM4 1STEpping Forest

Proposed Cart lodge

Pending
3 Sept 2026T0119.26
Chilton North Road Havering-atte-bower RM4 1PXHavering

T1 Cedar - Fell and replant similar species - Due to sever lean over neighbours outbuilding T2 Oak - Reduce Crown by 3 Metres - this is to balance the crown T3 Oak - Reduce Crown by 3 Metres - this is to balance the crown T4 Plum - Reduce Crown by 3 Metres this is maintenance to preserve tree and prevent limbs failing T5 Oak - Reduce Crown spread to balance weight and remove die back T6 Goat Willow - Reduce Crown by 3 Metres to balance weight

Pending
Small
Trees
1 Sept 2026T0116.26
Belmont North Road Havering-atte-bower RM4 1PXHavering

Oak tree - This oak tree is in need of a crown reduction due to excessive shading and leaf fall. I suggest a 1-2M reduction with a slight crown thin of deadwood and epicormic growth

Pending
Small
Trees
1 Sept 2026T0117.26
Ben Eda North Road Havering-atte-bower RM4 1PXHavering

Walnut- Tree is getting heavy weight on limbs and I suggest a 1-2m crown reduction to mitigate this

Pending
24 Aug 202626/00797/LBC
Randalls Farm Cottage Murthering Lane Navestock Essex RM4 1HDBrentwood

Installation of a replacement mains water supply to 2no. cottages and the decommissioning of a septic tank, and replacement with sewage treatment plant

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Existing
24 Aug 2026EPF/1631/26
Brookend, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawfulness of existing development - loft conversion and roof extensions.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/00756/HHA
The Plough Sabines Road Navestock Essex RM4 1HDBrentwood

The change of use of the garaging accommodation approved under the application No: BRW/664/2000, to an annexe incorporating a gym/lounge, WC/Shower and office, including changes to the existing envelope.

Pending
Householder planning permission
7 Aug 2026EPF/1515/26
Bloomfield, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JPEpping Forest

Proposed ancillary outbuilding.

Pending
Large
Approval of details reserved by a condition
30 Jul 2026EPF/1472/26
Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JLEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 30 Flood Alleviation Scheme of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
27 Jul 2026EPF/1451/26
The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1LTEpping Forest

Proposed front extension including internal alterations (Amended application to EPF/1658/24).

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
24 Jul 2026EPF/1435/26
7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJEpping Forest

Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
22 Jul 2026EPF/1421/26
Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LTEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Foul and Surface Water Drainage of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
21 Jul 2026EPF/1414/26
Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LTEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
21 Jul 2026EPF/1413/26
30, Knights Walk, Lambourne, RM4 1DREpping Forest

Double storey rear extension.

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
17 Jul 2026EPF/1395/26
Stapleford Hall, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Details of windows and doors joinery of EPF?2577/25 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for alterations and extension to the main house).

Pending
17 Jul 202626/00730/FUL
Lodge Farm Albyns Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1HRBrentwood

Demolition of existing farm house and construct a single storey 2 bedroom dwellinghouse with detached garaging.

Pending
Small
Trees
9 Jul 2026T0087.26
Bower House, Amana Trust Orange Tree Hill Havering-atte-bower Romford RM4 1PBHavering

Please refer to drawing 11.003 - TREE REMOVAL and Cover Letter Trees Removal

Pending
Small
Conditions
7 Jul 2026Q0172.26
Chilton North Road Havering-atte-bower Romford RM4 1PXHavering

Discharge of Conditions , CONDITION 4- CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT CONDITION 5 - DEMOLITION STATEMENT of P0060.24

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
6 Jul 2026EPF/1321/26
Lodge Farm Albyns lane Navestock Romford RM4 1HREpping Forest

Demolition of existing farmhouse and construct a single storey 2 bedroom dwellinghouse with detached garaging. (Majority of site within Brentwood Borough Council area).

Pending
Full planning permission
1 Jul 2026EPF/1302/26
Blue House, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LUEpping Forest

Proposal conversion of existing garage into habitable room, raising ridge height to accommodate loftconversion with rear dormers to existing curtilage outbuilding.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
19 Jun 2026EPF/1226/26
Stapleford Hall, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/2545/25 (Alterations and extension to the main house).

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
19 Jun 2026EPF/1225/26
6, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1AFEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey infill extension to utility room and replacing two single garage doors into one double garage door.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
19 Jun 2026EPF/1227/26
Stapleford Hall, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/2577/25 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for alterations and extension to the main house).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
17 Jun 2026EPF/1204/26
55, Ongar Road, Abridge, RM4 1UHEpping Forest

First Floor Side Extension with patio doors below and First Floor & Ground Floor Side Extension.

Pending
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
11 Jun 2026EPF/1172/26
The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UAEpping Forest

Grade II Listed Building Consent for installation of carparking management system - ANPR and associated signage.

Pending
Full planning permission
11 Jun 2026EPF/1171/26
The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UAEpping Forest

Installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

Pending
Small
Consent to display an advertisement
11 Jun 2026EPF/1179/26
The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UAEpping Forest

Advertisement Consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

Pending
Full planning permission
8 Jun 2026EPF/1128/26
Tysea Stores, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JPEpping Forest

Proposed single-storey side extension incorporating ancillary cold storage facility, dedicated servicing area and associated external alterations to support the continued operation of Tysea store.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Existing
8 Jun 2026EPF/1131/26
146 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XXEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for existing single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
8 Jun 2026EPF/1132/26
Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JREpping Forest

Single storey rear extension, reduced two storey side extension and additional first floor.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
4 Jun 2026EPF/1096/26
Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LTEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
2 Jun 2026EPF/1072/26
252, Waters Farm Cottage, Ongar Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RDEpping Forest

Smaller footprint double storey side extension with a demolished part of existing rear extension.

Pending
Small
Heritage
29 May 2026L0003.26
Bower Farm Cottage, 79 Orange Tree Hill Romford Havering-atte-bower RM4 1PJHavering

Urgent like-for-like repair of fishscale clay roof tiles, lead valley gutters and crested ridge tiles to the Grade II listed Bower Farm Cottage, following active water ingress. No change to the character or appearance of the building.

Pending
27 May 202625/00068/COND/2
Black Cottage Old Road Navestock Essex RM4 1HJBrentwood

Discharge of Condition 3 (Details of Materials) of application 25/00068/FUL (Construction of stable block for purposes incidental to the dwelling at Black Cottage and for the stabling of applicants horses, associated hardstanding and landscaping).

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
22 May 2026EPF/1016/26
Stapleford Hall, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Part 1): Written Scheme of Investigation of EPF/2545/25 (Alterations and extension to the main house).

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
21 May 2026EPF/1002/26
2, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AFEpping Forest

Single storey, flat roof rear extension.

Refused
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
21 May 2026EPF/1001/26
2, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AFEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey rear extension.

Pending
Large
Approval of details reserved by a condition
21 May 2026EPF/1005/26
Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JLEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
19 May 2026EPF/0987/26
Arnolds Farm Business Centre, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RHEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 7: Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and Biodiversity Gain Plan of EPF/2362/25 (Proposed site entrance (Revised application to EPF/0536/25)).

Pending
Full planning permission
18 May 2026EPF/0963/26
94-108 , London Road, Lambourne, RM4 1UXEpping Forest

Residential development comprising 9 dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping, biodiversity enhancements and amenity space.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
18 May 2026EPF/0968/26
Brookend, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJEpping Forest

Retrospective consent for front dormer windows, rear roof extension, side dormers and associated roof alterations.

Pending
Removal/variation of conditions - Section 73 TCPA
7 May 2026EPF/0893/26
The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LTEpping Forest

Variation of Condition 2 Plan number of EPF/1658/24 (Proposed front extension including internal alterations).

Conditions
Small
Householder planning permission
1 May 2026EPF/0865/26
34, Ardele, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UXEpping Forest

Proposed loft conversion, involving hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, replacement of existing single storey conservatory to form dining area, minor internal alterations. Removal of existing garage (in disrepair) to form patio area, external home office, re rendering to exterior.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
30 Apr 2026EPF/0856/26
Woodview, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JLEpping Forest

Single storey rear extension with roof lantern.