EPF/1554/21

1. 2 Jun 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 28 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 25 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/0225/26 Decided

  Land adjacent to Jessica Chase Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 6JW

  Partial demolition and extension of existing stable structure to provide facilities more suitable for non-profit organisation, Chigwell Trust. (Revised application to EPF/0350/25).

  3 Feb 2026 198m away Full applications
• EPF/2019/24 Granted

  3, Gainsborough Place, Chigwell, IG7 6LA

  Alterations to Single storey rear extension and loft conversion to provide additional bedroom and prayer room, following previous approval EPF/1134/24

  4 Oct 2024 285m away Householder
• EPF/1315/26 Awaiting decision

  Westside, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  Front, rear and side extension to existing detached dwelling.

  3 Jul 2026 295m away Householder
• EPF/2688/22 Refused

  Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  Proposed redevelopment of the site with erection of a 2 storey building which will accommodate 1 x residential unit.

  25 Nov 2022 295m away Full applications
• EPF/2989/19 Granted

  Hainault Hall 173 Lambourne Road Chigwell IG7 6JU

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3"drawings showing details of proposed new windows, doors, & rooflights, by section & elevation" for EPF/0349/18. (Grade II Listed Building application for retention of height of rear pool building with incorporation of roof light windows, excavation of pool building by 1.2m to create mezzanine floor above pool, alterations to and raising of roof of existing garage building, & formation of basement in existing garage building to be used as a gym with rooms above).

  16 Dec 2019 338m away Conditions
• EPF/1325/26 Awaiting decision

  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 345m away Householder

• 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