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Change of use of the premises from mixed use mechanics workshop and offices to a piano workshop and showroom, the erection of a single storey extension and alterations to the front of the building.

186, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

Decision MadeReference: EPF/1055/25Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
19 May 2025
Validated
18 Aug 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

Change of use of the premises from mixed use mechanics workshop and offices to a piano workshop and showroom, the erection of a single storey extension and alterations to the front of the building.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/1055/25
Ward
Loughton Forest
Parish
Loughton

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Application location

186, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
186 Forest Road site location plan · PDF18 Aug 2025View
Loughton Town Council · PDF11 Sept 2025View
IMG_20250513_0016.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0009.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
186 Forest Road HRA · PDF18 Aug 2025View
IMG_20250513_0008.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0013.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0015.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0012.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0007.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF22 Oct 2025View
IMG_20250513_0011.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0010.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
IMG_20250513_0014.pdf · PDF19 May 2025View
186 Forest Road DAS.doc19 May 2025View
Officer report21 Oct 2025View

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DM Decision Notice.pdf
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