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42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

Granted Epping Forest EPF/1599/26 Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed

Works: Loft or dormer

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference EPF/1599/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1599/26
Type
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Lawful
Received
19 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Aug 2026
Decided
22 Sep 2026
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Chigwell
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
IG7 6NY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

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

  • EPF/1597/26 Awaiting decision

    42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

    Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Aug 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 27 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 22 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Lawful

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Epping Forest granted permission on 22 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 42 Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6NY

    EPF/1597/26 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    72% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

    Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 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

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1703/26 Granted

    1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

    Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1655/26 Granted

    27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

    Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

    Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

    15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

    The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

    Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1624/26 Granted

    Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development