42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• EPF/1599/26 Granted

  42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  Decided 22 Sep 2026 Lawful development

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

• 42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

  EPF/1599/26 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 46A, Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

  EPF/2400/24 Submitted 28 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed full garage conversion, part rear infill extension with flat roof and roof lantern.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 50 Dickens Rise Chigwell IG7 6NY

  EPF/1089/21 Submitted 19 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Barnaby Way Chigwell IG7 6NZ

  EPF/1131/21 Submitted 21 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Construction of an electric metal bar gate to the front of the property.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• 12, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

  EPF/0685/26 Submitted 2 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Partial demolition of existing dwellinghouse. Construction of extensions at side and rear, continuing the established roof form.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 26 docs
  Domestic

• 12, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

  EPF/1715/26 Submitted 8 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1339/26 (Partial demolition of existing dwellinghouse. Construction of extensions at side and rear, continuing the established roof form).

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Domestic

• 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

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  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