Acorns (formally Fairview) , Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NW
Under Consultation
EPF/0495/26
Description
Single storey side extension to create ground floor bedroom accomodation. Room within roof to create game room.
Other new applications on this street
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
The Bays, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NW
Two storey rear infill extension, single storey front extension, garage conversion, raisi…
2021
Withdrawn
Fairview Dunmow Road Fyfield Ongar CM5 0NW
Erection of 4 bedroom detached dwelling with detached car port.
2021
Withdrawn
Fairhaven Dunmow Road Fyfield Ongar CM5 0NW
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed fill in between 2 dormer…
2018
With conditions
Fairview Dunmow Road Fyfield Ongar Essex CM5 0NW
Proposed double storey rear extension and front porch extension with associated internal…
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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