Loughton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loughton, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
Planning applications in Loughton are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loughton
Loughton, located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, is a town and civil parish situated just outside the Greater London boundary but within the M25 motorway. Approximately 13 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it boasts convenient access to central London through its two London Underground stations, Loughton and Debden. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 33,346, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications.
Population: 33,346 (2021) · Area: 15.3 km²
District: Epping Forest
Website: http://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £583,842 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loughton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Loughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Loughton.
- - 152, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 65, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TU
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed installation of solar panels, inverter and battery system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 11, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 19, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 15, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS
Ground floor rear extension and covered storage to the side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 11, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB
Proposed two storey front and rear extensions (Revised application to EPF/1570/25).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 27, Conyers Way, Loughton, IG10 2AB
Rear extension for disabled person (Amended application to EPF/2283/25).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 62, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1NY
Erection of Front Porch, Two-Storey Side and Rear Extension, Loft Conversion with Rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 83, Colson Road, Loughton, IG10 3RF
Reconstruction of the existing roof structure to create first-floor accommodation (including an increase in ridge height), together with the erection of a new front porch extension and associated exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 47, Hilltop, Loughton, IG10 1PX
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5, Hampton Mead, Loughton, IG10 1TX
Erection of single storey 2 bed custom build dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 31, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PA
Two storey side extension with demolition of existing garage and conservatory (Revised Application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land and garages at Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1TS
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Materials, 4 Gates, 5 Surface Water Drainage and 7 Levels of EPF/0145/25 Allowed on Appeal (Existing garages enlarged, extended and reduced from 27no. gara
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 152, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
The proposal is for a 6m rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 152, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
The proposal is for a 5m rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 152, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
Prior approval for a 4m rear extension and internal alterations, height to eaves 2.70m and maximum height 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 11, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension extending 5.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 2.49 metres and an eaves height of 2.50 metres, in accor
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-04
View full details - - New City College, Epping Forest Campus, Wellness Centre, Borders Lane, IG10 3SA
Footpath from Borders Lane to entrance of Wellness Centre
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 21, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3100/21 (Front ground floor extension and new porch).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land adjacent to Campus Court, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3GS
TPO/EPF/09/08 T1 & T2: Oak - Crown lift by up to 5m from ground, as specified. T4: Elm - Fell and replace, as specified. T36: Oak - Crown lift by up to 5m from ground, as specified.Crown thin by up to
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Loughton in Essex
Loughton, located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, is a town and civil parish situated just outside the Greater London boundary but within the M25 motorway. Approximately 13 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it boasts convenient access to central London through its two London Underground stations, Loughton and Debden. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 33,346, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 33,346 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Loughton covers an area of approximately 15.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Loughton show an average sale price of £583,842, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Loughton a particularly low-crime area.
Loughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: York Hill, Loughton, Baldwins Hill, Loughton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Loughton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roding Valley Meadows SSSI, Epping Forest SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Loughton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Loughton
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Loughton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loughton were full planning applications (49), outline applications (42), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 118 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
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