EPF/1294/26

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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/1728/24 Refused

  59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

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

  23 Aug 2024 45m away Full applications
• EPF/2666/22 Granted

  51, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  Drop Kerb Extension to No. 51 Lechmere & 53 Lechmere.

  22 Nov 2022 45m away Householder
• EPF/1124/26 Awaiting decision

  54, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HF

  Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to Children's Care Home (C2) for 2 children.

  8 Jun 2026 89m away Full applications
• 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 126m away Householder
• EPF/0899/22 Refused

  33 Fontayne Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HD

  Proposing a two storey side extension and two storey front extension.

  19 Apr 2022 152m away Full applications
• EPF/1238/24 Refused

  47, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HD

  Proposed raised patio to rear garden

  13 Jun 2024 152m away Householder

• 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