The Dower House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DT
Decision Made
EPF/2337/25
Description
Proposed demolition of existing garages and stores, and erection of Garages for The Dower House, and Annex accommodation for dependent relative.
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Historical activity at this location
7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Installation of low voltage pole and 2 stays supporting the existing overhead line.
2023
Approved
Installation of low voltage pole and 2 stays supporting the existing overhead line.
2021
With conditions
First floor extension, new porch, fenestration and dormer windows.
2021
With conditions
Conversion of 2 existing outbuildings involving a flat roof extension to link them togeth…
2021
Refused
Repositioning of detached three bay garage approved under application EPF/2340/18.
2020
Refused
Proposed replacement outbuilding for ancillary use.
2020
Refused
Proposed replacement outbuilding for ancillary use.
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