Willow Tree Cottage, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
Under Consultation
EPF/0590/26
Description
Retrospective application for the retention of the conversion of the garage to annex to the main dwelling.
Historical activity at this location
15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
With conditions
Torrells Hall, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
Listed building consent for proposed replacement of 3 No existing chimney pots
2023
With conditions
Torrells Hall, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
Listed building consent for proposed replacement of 3 No existing chimney pots
2023
With conditions
Torrells Chase, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
TPO/EPF/01/92 (Ref:G1) T1 & T2: Poplar - Pollard to reduce scaffolds and laterals by 30%…
2023
With conditions
Torrells Chase, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
TPO/EPF/01/92 (Ref:G1) T1 & T2: Poplar - Pollard to reduce scaffolds and laterals by 30%…
2023
Approved
Torrells Hall, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
Certificate of Lawful development for works to a Listed Building comprising proposed Vent…
2023
Approved
Torrells Hall, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP
Certificate of Lawful development for works to a Listed Building comprising proposed Vent…
2021
With conditions
1 Torrells Hall Cottages Shellow Road Ongar Willingale CM5 0SP
Proposed single storey side/rear extension & front porch (Revised application to EPF/2813…
2021
Approved
1 Torrells Hall Cottages Shellow Road Willingale Ongar CM5 0SP
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed erection of a detached ga…
2021
Refused
1 Torrells Hall Cottages Shellow Road Ongar Willingale CM5 0SP
Two storey and single storey side and rear extension, new front porch and new garage/stor…
2021
Withdrawn
Torrells Hall Shellow Road Willingale Ongar CM5 0SP
Proposal for reinstatement, in part, of the centre range of an original E configuration s…
2019
With conditions
1 Torrells Hall Cottages Shellow Road Willingale Ongar CM5 0SP
Proposed single storey rear extension & a new porch.
2019
With conditions
1 Torrells Hall Cottages Shellow Road Willingale Ongar CM5 0SP
Proposed single storey rear extension & a new porch.
2016
With conditions
Chase Cottage Shellow Road Willingale Ongar Essex CM5 0SP
Change existing garage to a second bedroom (removal of condition 4 to EPF/1686/10 that re…
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025