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Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising 170 panels, including associated racking and infrastructure. The proposal includes the installation of perimeter stock fencing to allow for continued agricultural grazing. The system is intended for on-site generation to support the Lambourne End Outdoor Centre's transition to low-carbon energy.

Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Aston-mansfield, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB

Decision MadeReference: EPF/0172/26Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
27 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising 170 panels, including associated racking and infrastructure. The proposal includes the installation of perimeter stock fencing to allow for continued agricultural grazing. The system is intended for on-site generation to support the Lambourne End Outdoor Centre's transition to low-carbon energy.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/0172/26
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Lambourne

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Application location

Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Aston-mansfield, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB

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Documents 21 of 21

DocumentPublishedAction
Panel Table Plan Section 3D_AP2.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Site Plan Aerial View.png27 Jan 2026View
Appendix 1_ APP_Q3115_W_24_3350890 Farm Grey Belt Solar Appeal Decision.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Design and Access Statement - Lambourne End Centre 01_26.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Appendix 1_ APP_G2245_W_25_3359260 Chimmens Solar Farm.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Plans Deer Fencing.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Essex County Council - Highways6 Feb 2026View
ECC Ecology Comments #1 · PDF27 Mar 2026View
Appendix 2 - Essex County Council - Place Service Ecology.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Solar Install_SSM_9e93_v2.xlsm - 8. Headline Results.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Appendix 1_ APP_C3105_W_24_3358019 Manor Farm_Noke_Oxfordshire.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Pre_Post Development Plan Baseline Map Solar Install.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Lambourne End Centre - Planning Statement 01_26.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Covering Letter - Lambourne End Centre 01_26.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Officer report final24 Mar 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF24 Mar 2026View
Deer Fencing Aerial View.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Natural England13 Feb 2026View
LocationPlan.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View
Appendix 1_ APP_T3725_V_23_3332671 Land_west_of_Honiley_Road_-_3332671.pdf · PDF27 Jan 2026View

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Appendix 1_ APP_Q3115_W_24_3350890 Farm Grey Belt Solar Appeal Decision.pdf DM Decision Notice.pdf
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