12, Surrywood, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Pending
EPF/0837/26
Description
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1970/25 (Removal of existing attached side garage and its replacement with a side extension and gable roof, construction of two front-facing dormer windows and one rear dormer, addition of new front porch and infill of recessed front entrance).
Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Removal of existing attached side garage and its replacement with a side extension and ga…
2025
With conditions
Removal of the attached side garage, construction of two front-facing dormers, addition o…
2025
Approved
Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey rear extension off the original wall of the ho…
2023
Approved
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed front porch, rear dormer and outbuilding.
2023
Approved
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed front porch, rear dormer and outbuilding.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
6, Lilac House, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Construction of a single self-build dwelling, alongside associated development.
2024
With conditions
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
To install a 1.6m high vehicle gate.
2024
With conditions
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
To install a 1.6m high vehicle gate.
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
To erect a new carport on the adjacent land of 12 London Road.
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
To erect a new carport on the adjacent land of 12 London Road.
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new Chalet bungalow.
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new Chalet bungalow.
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of a proposed new two storey dwe…
2024
Refused
Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of a proposed new two storey dwe…
2024
Refused
6, Lilac House, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
New Dwelling within residential curtilage of Lilac House and associated car parking
2024
Refused
6, Lilac House, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
New Dwelling within residential curtilage of Lilac House and associated car parking
2024
Refused
43, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Proposed siting and operation of a tower crane.
2024
Refused
43, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Proposed siting and operation of a tower crane.
2022
Refused
1, London Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9PH
Construction of new entrance gates and piers.
2022
Refused
1, London Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9PH
Construction of new entrance gates and piers.
2022
Refused
1, London Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9PH
Construction of new 1.5m high front brick wall and entrance gates and piers.
2022
Refused
1, London Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9PH
Construction of new 1.5m high front brick wall and entrance gates and piers.
2022
With conditions
17 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Proposed two storey full width extension to front elevation.
2022
With conditions
17 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Proposed two storey full width extension to front elevation.
2021
Withdrawn
1 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar CM5 9PH
Application for a proposed first floor side extension & gable end dormer to the front ele…
2017
With conditions
Edgefield London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Loft conversion with new roof structure and rear dormers.
2017
With conditions
Edgefield London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Loft conversion with new roof structure and rear dormers.
2017
Refused
29 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Demolition of existing garage, and construction of new 2bedroom detached house, and erect…
2017
Refused
29 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Demolition of existing garage, and construction of new 2bedroom detached house, and erect…
2016
With conditions
The Old Well London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH
Single storey extension to the rear of the existing house to create kitchen/diner area.
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