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/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/0650/23 Refused

  78 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 `Landscaping and 7 `Arboricultural Impact Assessment' of EPF/2132/19 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow)

  Decided 19 Apr 2023 Conditions
• 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. 9 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 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

Epping Forest granted permission on 27 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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/0650/23 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 `Landscaping and 7 `Arboricultural Impact Assessment' of EPF/2132/19 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow)

  Refused Conditions 10 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/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications