161, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2LB

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 October 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.

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.

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.

• 119, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2LB

  EPF/0365/23 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 0m away

  Proposed Side Extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Chester Close Loughton IG10 2LP

  EPF/1747/21 Submitted 22 Jun 2021 101m away

  Single storey side and rear extension to create granny annexe. (Revised application to EPF/1130/21).

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Garages rear of 119-125 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LR

  EPF/3080/19 Submitted 23 Dec 2019 143m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'External level', condition 10 'External finishes', condition 11 'External lighting' and condition 13 'Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/2590/15 (3 affordable homes with 7 parking spaces)

  Granted Conditions 14 docs

• Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

  EPF/0992/26 Submitted 20 May 2026 151m away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Soft Landscaping, 8 and 9 Flooding, 10 CEMP for Biodiversity, 13 Lighting, 14 Habitat Monitoring of EPF/1305/25 (Demolish existing sixth form and library block and replace with new partial two storey sixth form including library and SEN classrooms).

  Split decision Conditions Demolition 17 docs

• 4, Ripley View, Loughton, IG10 2PB

  EPF/2699/22 Submitted 28 Nov 2022 198m away

  Change of use of existing Granny Annex to separate residential dwelling. Separation of existing garage and conversion into a coach house to establish a self-contained pedestrian access to new dwelling via a graveled pathway.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 22 docs
  Domestic

• Alpha, Debden Lane, Loughton, IG10 2PD

  EPF/0382/23 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 213m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension, a new front door and porch, a new roof on the existing garage plus minor elevation changes.

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing 16 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1445/26 Granted

  15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

  Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1341/26 Granted

  25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1325/26 Granted

  239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/0527/26 Granted

  18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision

  51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

  Single storey rear extension

  2 Sep 2026 Householder