26, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

Recommendation Made EPF/0634/26
Extensions & alterations
Council
Epping Forest 4.6/10
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
IG9 5TN

Description

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed Hip to Gable conversions and construction of rear dormer window and insertion of 2x windows into the front roof slope

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Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 With conditions
Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & a loft conversion with…
EPF/0974/20
2020 With conditions
Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & a loft conversion with…
EPF/0974/20
2019 Refused
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions and loft conversion with rear and side…
EPF/2057/19
2019 Refused
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions and loft conversion with rear and side…
EPF/2057/19
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 With conditions
9, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW
Removal of existing roof; Raising of roof; Reconstruction of roof; Erection of front, sid…
EPF/1776/25
2024 With conditions
Flat 15,17,19 and 21 The Cedars, Off Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Reconstruction of the roof structure and replacement of windows following fire damage.
EPF/1602/24
2024 With conditions
Flat 15,17,19 and 21 The Cedars, Off Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Reconstruction of the roof structure and replacement of windows following fire damage.
EPF/1602/24
2024 With conditions
5, The Birches, Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TL
New Front Facing Dormer Window.
EPF/1242/24
2024 With conditions
5, The Birches, Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TL
New Front Facing Dormer Window.
EPF/1242/24
2024 With conditions
32, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN
Formation of access from rear extension to garden, comprising demolition of raised patio…
EPF/0236/24
2024 With conditions
32, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN
Formation of access from rear extension to garden, comprising demolition of raised patio…
EPF/0236/24
2023 With conditions
Land adjacent to 26/28 The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
TPO/EPF/24/82 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
EPF/2169/23
2023 With conditions
Land adjacent to 26/28 The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
TPO/EPF/24/82 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
EPF/2169/23
2023 Refused
1, The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Construction of a single storey rear extension. Construction of an additional storey. Con…
EPF/2086/23
2023 Refused
1, The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Construction of a single storey rear extension. Construction of an additional storey. Con…
EPF/2086/23
2023 Refused
1, The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Construction of a single storey rear extension. Construction of an additional storey. Con…
EPF/0237/23
2023 Refused
1, The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS
Construction of a single storey rear extension. Construction of an additional storey. Con…
EPF/0237/23
2023 Refused
The Birches, 5 Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TL
Proposed First Floor Side Extension (over existing side extension). New Boundary Garden W…
EPF/0242/23
2023 Refused
The Birches, 5 Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TL
Proposed First Floor Side Extension (over existing side extension). New Boundary Garden W…
EPF/0242/23
2022 With conditions
8, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW
Proposed 2 storey rear extension with raised rear patio.
EPF/2840/22
2022 With conditions
8, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW
Proposed 2 storey rear extension with raised rear patio.
EPF/2840/22
2022 With conditions
21, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN
Conversion of existing loft space and provision of a single storey side extension to crea…
EPF/1896/22
2022 With conditions
21, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN
Conversion of existing loft space and provision of a single storey side extension to crea…
EPF/1896/22
2022 Refused
32 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TN
Application for Variation of condition 2 of EPF/2822/21 (Demolition of existing garage an…
EPF/0651/22
2019 Refused
6 Crown Close Brook Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5FE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extens…
EPF/0170/19
2018 Refused
30 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TN
Loft conversion with alterations to roof and creation of rear dormers.
EPF/0636/18
2017 Approved
22 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TN
Replace existing conservatory with a utility room, extension to side with pitched roof.
EPF/1100/17
2017 Approved
22 Starling Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TN
Replace existing conservatory with a utility room, extension to side with pitched roof.
EPF/1100/17
2016 With conditions
1 Albany View Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TW
Demolition of existing conservatory. New two storey rear extension, new side dormer. New…
EPF/3114/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
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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
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