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50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

Granted Epping Forest EPF/1356/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house to facilitate a basement level gym.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1356/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1356/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Decided
30 Sep 2026
Ward
Grange Hill
Parish
Chigwell
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
IG7 5AE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • EPF/2281/24 Granted

    50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0734/24 (Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously approved schemes under planning reference EPF/2574/21 & EPF/0708/22. This revised scheme looks to retain existing structural elements (where possible) and extend upon them rather than a complete re-build. Furthermore this revised scheme removes the basement element).

    Decided 28 Nov 2024 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jul 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 30 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

16 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Epping Forest granted permission on 30 September 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.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    EPF/2281/24 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0734/24 (Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously approved schemes under planning reference EPF/2574/21 & EPF/0708/22. This revised scheme looks to retain existing structural elements (where possible) and extend upon them rather than a complete re-build. Furthermore this revised scheme removes the basement element).

    Granted Conditions Extension 7 docs
    Domestic

  • 22 FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL

    EPF/1763/00 Submitted 19 Oct 2000 50 yards away

    Retention of rear balcony.

    Granted Full applications 2 docs

  • 33, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    EPF/0499/23 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Variation to condition 5'Access to flat roof' on planning approval EPF/0160/22 (Two storey side, part two storey rear and part single storey rear extension. Single storey front extension. Raising of the roof, installation of front, rear and side dormers Construction of vehicular entrance gates and railings)

    Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
    Small domestic

  • 17 FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL

    TRE/EPF/1876/00 Submitted 8 Nov 2000 50 yards away

    TPO/16/97:2 Oaks - Crown lift and selective prunning. T22 - lift further 1-2m lateral reduction 1.5m. T23 - lateral reduction 1.5m max.

    Granted Trees 2 docs

  • 31 FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL

    EPF/1421/00 Submitted 17 Aug 2000 150 yards away

    Two storey side extension with basement.

    Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

  • 18 Emmaus Way Chigwell IG7 5BY

    EPF/2520/19 Submitted 21 Oct 2019 150 yards away

    Proposed existing front porch demolition & a single storey front extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 2 docs
    Small domestic

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1486/26 Granted

    104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

    New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

    80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

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    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

    59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

    Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

    35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

    Proposed front porch extension.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

    29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder