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50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1356/26 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Domestic

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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
Under Consultation
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Ward
Grange Hill
Parish
Chigwell
Postcode
IG7 5AE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 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. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

14 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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 500 metres

  • 50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    EPF/2281/24 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 0m 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 36m away

    Retention of rear balcony.

    Granted Full applications 2 docs

  • 33, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    EPF/0499/23 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 57m 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 64m 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 128m 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 129m away

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

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 2 docs
    Small domestic

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/0836/26 Refused

    20, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor rear and double storey side extension. Alteration to roof and front bay windows.

    28 Apr 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1337/26 Granted

    12 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Proposed garage conversion to office use

    8 Jul 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1725/26 Awaiting decision

    29, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP

    Front porch, rear 6m extension, 1 foot rear extension, dormer extension.

    9 Sep 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1709/26 Awaiting decision

    Greenways, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL

    Erection of gable and side extensions, and associated works.

    8 Sep 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1720/26 Awaiting decision

    24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

    Single storey rear infill extension and hipped roof over existing 2 storey side extension

    8 Sep 2026 Householder