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38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Loughton · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 38 · received or decided in the last 90 days

28, Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2JSAwaiting decisionErection of a two storey side extension and a two storey rear extension, with a reduced width and reduced projection first-floor element.Householder planning permissionReceived 10 Nov 2026EPF/2010/26
22, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JBAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 1 `Plan numbers' of EPF/0659/21 (Demolish existing dwelling and erect a new 5 bedroom dwelling).Removal/variation of conditions - Section 73 TCPAReceived 5 Nov 2026EPF/2109/26
1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SDAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 Ecological Enhancement of EPF/0855/25 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 3 Nov 2026EPF/2104/26
11, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PBAwaiting decisionProposed Basement to a semi-detached dwelling in addition to a previous approval for a Two Storey Front and Rear Extension (Ref: EPF/0795/25).Householder planning permissionReceived 3 Nov 2026EPF/2103/26
106, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HUAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.Lawful Development Certificate: ProposedReceived 2 Nov 2026EPF/2094/26

Planning in Loughton

Approved: 90%; 91 of 100 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Loughton in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around Loughton

Postcode districts

IG10 350 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council

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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. 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.

The area around Loughton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Loughton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Loughton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 174 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (58), outline applications (45), discharge of conditions (22). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Loughton?

In the last 24 months, 174 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Loughton?

The average planning decision time near Loughton is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Loughton?

The planning approval rate near Loughton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Loughton?

The most common type of planning application near Loughton is full planning applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Loughton?

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