297, Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5NW

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Verge Near 215 Copperfield Chigwell

  EPF/1798/21 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 77m away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed installation of Phase 8 Street Pole C/W wraparound Cabinet at base & associated ancillary works.

  Refused Telecoms 18 docs

• 31 , Franklyn Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2UT

  2430/21 Submitted 7 Jun 2021 210m away

  Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front roof lights. (Summary).

  Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26, Thurlow Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2UU

  2742/21 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 230m away

  Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DEVELOPMENT AT 26, THURLOW GARDENS, HAINAULT, ILFORD

  1999/26 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 235m away

  51% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Erection of one single dwelling house (1 x 2-bedroom) with associated landscaping works, cycle storage, waste/refuse storage, amenity space, parking alterations, internal alterations to the host property and associated works. (Summary).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 40, Hughes Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2FP

  0642/23 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 258m away

  Single storey rear extension (summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 38, Hughes Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2FP

  0501/23 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 262m away

  Single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1542/26 Decided

  Hadleigh, Stondon Road, Ongar, CM5 9BU

  Proposed single storey rear extension 8.00 x 3.20 x 3.20

  11 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1682/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1677/26 Awaiting decision

  89, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

  Single storey rear extension 8M

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1661/26 Awaiting decision

  Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

  8m single storey rear extension to the main dwelling. Compliant under Permitted Development Policy.

  28 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1656/26 Awaiting decision

  Agricultural Barn, King Street Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NR

  Prior Approval Application for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Five Dwellinghouses (C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion including an extension of up to four metres to the rear of the building.

  28 Aug 2026 Prior approval