Planning application
EPF/0979/26
68, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PG
Proposal
Rear ground floor and external terrace extension and associated landscaping works.
As published by the council, reference EPF/0979/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 May 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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20 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About householder applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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EPF/1424/26 Awaiting decision
68, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PG
Rear lower ground floor and ground floor terrace extension and associated landscaping works.
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EPF/1361/26 Awaiting decision
51, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PL
TPO/EPF/10/74 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m in height bringing lateral growth to shape by 2m, leaving the tree a standing height of 9m, as specified. T2 & T3: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m in height bringing lateral growth to shape by 1.5m, leaving the tree a standing height of 6m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1431/26 Awaiting decision
51, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PL
TPO/EPF/10/74 (Ref: A1) G18: Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified. T7: Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/0735/24 Granted
32, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QY
Demolition of existing house and construction of a single new detached residential property with accommodation, a new basement, ground, first floor and loft.
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EPF/1356/26 Awaiting decision
50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house to facilitate a basement level gym.
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EPF/2128/24 Granted
11, New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1327/23 (Extension of existing detached dwelling, Provision of information for clearance of Condition 4 of application reference EPF/1327/23- details of hard and soft landscaping works)
Other householder applications
In Epping Forest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EPF/1097/26 Granted
47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP
Orangery extension to rear.