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Do you need planning permission?
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Do you need planning permission?
Search, view and comment on planning applications
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Care leavers
Care leavers
Care leaver discretionary reduction
We will award a discretionary reduction to the Council Tax account of a young person leaving care to live alone, or to the Council Tax account of the household a young person joins after leaving care.
Eligibility
A discretionary reduction to the Council Tax can be made to a young person who is leaving care, (more…)
Homes occupied entirely by students
Homes occupied entirely by students
Occupied exemption class N
You can apply for an exemption if the property you live in is occupied only by students, school or college leavers.
You must provide proof of the student status for each individual occupier. Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
Apply for a homes occupied entirely by students exemption
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Homelessness Reduction Act
Homelessness Reduction Act
In April 2018 the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) came into effect and changed the way we deal with any eligible person who is at risk of homelessness. (more…)
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
The garden maintenance scheme, operated by Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF), helps those who cannot cope with their gardens and have no one to help.
Tenants will only be considered for the scheme (more…)
- If there is no one physically able under the age of 70,
Home improvements
Home improvements
The private sector grants service helps vulnerable residents who are elderly or disabled to:
- Adapt
- Repair
- Improve
- Maintain their homes
The team can also help with home improvements to:
- Prevent hospital admission
- Support discharge from hospital
Apply for a disabled facilities grant
You may be eligible for a disabled facilities grant (DFG) to help with the cost of making adaptations to your home. (more…)
Residential homes for older people
Residential homes for older people
Residential homes for older people provide personal care and a higher level of support than that needed by sheltered housing tenants.
A wide range of services are available to meet individual needs and circumstances to support people to live independently. (more…)
Downsizing and rehousing support
Downsizing and rehousing support
If you are a council tenant and living in a property with more rooms than you need, we can help you downsize to a smaller more suitable home.
Benefits of downsizing include: (more…)
- A financial incentive package for eligible tenants
- Lower household running costs
- Reduced time spent on housework and gardening
- Change of area within the Epping Forest district
- Find a property more suitable for your needs
- Move to a sheltered environment for people aged 60+
Independent living
Independent living
Independent living is accommodation for people who are over 60. It is suitable for those who are capable of living on their own but feel more secure with the support of an independent living officer and emergency alarm system. (more…)