78 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 2 refused.

• EPF/1666/26 Awaiting decision

  78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity and 5 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0706/26 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective)).

  Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/0706/26 Granted

  78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective).

  Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/2327/24 Refused

  78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use - seeking confirmation that enforcement of non-compliance with pre commencement landscaping conditions 5 and 7 of EPF/2132/19 is now time immune.

  Decided 23 Jan 2025 Lawful development
• EPF/1177/21 Granted

  78 Bracken Drive Chigwell IG7 5RD

  TPO/EPF/19/09 (Ref: T10, T14 & T15) T1-T3: 3 x Oaks - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

  Decided 9 Jul 2021 Trees

1. 22 Mar 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 19 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 72, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/2904/22 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Modification of the main roof; Addition of new rooflights to the flat section of the main roof; Replacing three rear dormers with a wide dormer; Removal of the front bay window and replacement with a new entrance door and two columns and addition of two rooflights over new entrance hall; Widening of the front window between new entrance door and garage door; Erection of a single storey rear extension with crown roof and two rooflights; Blocking a side (east) window & Internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/2229/24 Submitted 5 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extension with front and rear dormer windows Velux window to the sides.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/2327/24 Submitted 18 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use - seeking confirmation that enforcement of non-compliance with pre commencement landscaping conditions 5 and 7 of EPF/2132/19 is now time immune.

  Refused Lawful development 5 docs

• 78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/0706/26 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Domestic

• 62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/1052/26 Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1144/25 (Demolition of existing house and erection of a new bungalow, incorporating pitched roof and dormers).

  Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Demolition 12 docs

• 72, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/1633/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2904/22 (Roofing works, fenestration changes and single storey rear extension).

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1770/26 Granted

  Garden House, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Additional Details from EPF/1161/26 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1430/26 Granted

  1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 EVP of EPF/0035/24 and time frame varied under EPF/0855/25 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development).

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1851/26 Awaiting decision

  Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works).

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
• EPF/2601/22/DOV Awaiting decision

  Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

  Deed of Variation for modification of Unilateral Undertaking (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1602/26 Refused

  Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 25 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Conditions