2, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR

Pending EPF/0921/26
DemolitionExtensions & alterationsSolar & renewables
Council
Epping Forest 4.6/10
Date received
11 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
IG9 6HR

Description

Demolish rear conservatory and replace with single storey extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and solar panels to south elevation.

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 With conditions
11, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Single storey side extension to form Wc / Shower room
EPF/0610/24
2024 With conditions
11, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Single storey side extension to form Wc / Shower room
EPF/0610/24
2022 Approved
16, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear…
EPF/1927/22
2022 Approved
16, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear…
EPF/1927/22
2021 Approved
15 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.
EPF/1168/21
2021 Approved
16 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a hi…
EPF/0978/21
2021 Approved
48 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HP
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extens…
EPF/0644/21
2020 With conditions
14 Willow Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HS
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony.
EPF/2091/20
2020 With conditions
14 Willow Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HS
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony.
EPF/2091/20
2019 Refused
21 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW
Erection of replacement single storey outbuilding to serve as an ancillary granny annexe.
EPF/2598/19
2019 Refused
21 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW
Erection of replacement single storey outbuilding to serve as an ancillary granny annexe.
EPF/2598/19
2019 With conditions
7 Birch Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HR
Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and raised patio at the rear.
EPF/2635/19
2019 With conditions
7 Birch Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HR
Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and raised patio at the rear.
EPF/2635/19
2017 Refused
66 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HP
Retrospective planning application for retention of raised garden decking, together with…
EPF/1562/17
2017 Refused
66 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HP
Retrospective planning application for retention of raised garden decking, together with…
EPF/1562/17
2017 Refused
14 Willow Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HS
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EPF/1528/17
2017 Refused
14 Willow Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HS
Erection of bungalow dwelling in the rear and side section of the rear garden of no.14, w…
EPF/1528/17
2016 With conditions
11 Birch Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HR
Construction of raised patio at rear of house together with fences on either side.
EPF/2097/16
2016 With conditions
4 Willow Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HS
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EPF/1822/16
2016 Approved
66 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HP
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EPF/1157/16
2016 Refused
88 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HP
Conversion of house into two flats. Tiled roof over rear conservatory.
EPF/0924/16
2025 Approved
6, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Prior approval for a 5.87m deep Proposed ground floor rear extension, internal alteration…
EPF/1468/25
2025 Approved
6, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.
EPF/0604/25
2025 Refused
6, Maple Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HW
Prior approval for a proposed 5.87m deep ground floor rear extension, internal alteration…
EPF/0603/25
2023 Approved
7, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR
Non material amendment on EPF/2635/19 (Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch…
EPF/0480/23
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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