EPF/0689/26

1. 6 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 26 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• EPF/2195/24 Refused

  64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes' and condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1177/22 (Part One: demolition and erection two storey side extension. (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Two: erection of loft conversion comprising rear and front dormer included 4 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension included 3 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately) Part Four: Demolition and erection of one-storey outbuilding to match existing following PD rights. (This applies to Phase One in relation to this application).

  31 Oct 2024 152m away Conditions
• EPF/2528/22 Granted

  31, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

  Conversion of existing loft space to provide two new bedrooms with new rear dormer windows. New construction of a single storey rear extension with a two-storey side extension including a new hipped roof section. Conversion of existing garage to create a study room with storage area together with internal alteration works over existing ground and first floor, including renovation to the existing external wall finishes and modification to the front driveway layout.

  7 Nov 2022 209m away Householder
• EPF/0181/23 Refused

  28, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension.

  27 Jan 2023 209m away Householder
• EPF/1837/24 Granted

  71, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

  Single storey rear infill extension. Terrace area above single storey rear extension. Demolish existing outbuildings and new outbuilding for gym area.

  6 Sep 2024 289m away Householder
• EPF/1294/26 Awaiting decision

  36, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

  Construction of a loft conversion with gable walls, rear dormer including two Juliet balconies and front dormer.

  30 Jun 2026 321m away Householder
• EPF/1728/24 Refused

  59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  Proposed erection of 2 no. 4-bedroom houses. Demolition of existing house.

  23 Aug 2024 325m away Full applications

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder