EPF/1491/21

1. 25 May 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 19 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Appeal Dismissed

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• EPF/0633/25 Withdrawn

  57, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

  Non Material Amendment to EPF/2370/24 (Erection of single storey rear extension 6.0m deep and Loft conversion into habitable space incorporating rear dormer and side hip to gable wall extension with front slope velux lights).

  25 Mar 2025 0m away Amendments
• EPF/0836/26 Awaiting decision

  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 36m away Householder
• EPF/0179/23 Refused

  26, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

  Proposed New Front Garden Railings

  27 Jan 2023 136m away Householder
• EPF/2126/22 Refused

  2, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 (Drainage) for EPF/3131/21. (Demolish existing property and build new dwelling).

  15 Sep 2022 209m away Conditions
• EPF/1971/24 Refused

  186A Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PZ

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for Change of Use of first and second floor from Class E (Office) to Class C3 (1no. x 2 Bedroom Flat) Ground Floor will remain as Class E (office)

  27 Sep 2024 261m away Prior approval
• 2858/21 Granted

  193A, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 4JU

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3 metres and height at the eaves of 2.9 metres.

  7 Jul 2021 317m away Prior approval

• EPF/1139/26 Refused

  Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  Stable building.

  9 Jun 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision

  Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

  Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).

  30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0874/26 Refused

  Petrol Filling Station, Chelmsford Rd, Norton Heath, Ingatestone CM4 0LQ

  Retrospective application for erection of extension to existing building, new bin store area and 2 EV charging spaces with associated infrastructure.

  5 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1031/26 Granted

  Abbess Roding Hall, Green Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 0PA

  Construction of a single self-build residential dwelling alongside associated development.

  27 May 2026 Full applications