10, Lodge Close, Chigwell, IG7 6JL

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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.

• 17, Lodge Close, Chigwell, IG7 6JL

  EPF/0535/23 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed two floor side extension to proposed ground floor rear and side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Domestic

• 17, Lodge Close, Chigwell, IG7 6JL

  EPF/0060/23 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  First Floor Side extension and Part First Floor Rear Extension on approved Ground floor side and rear extensions. Ground floor rear and loft conversions have been approved previously.

  Refused Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• 2 LODGE CLOSE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1855/00 Submitted 6 Nov 2000 50 yards away

  Single storey side garage and single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Highview Playing Fields Lambourne Road Chigwell

  EPF/1996/21 Submitted 20 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  TPO/EPF/23/95 T27: Lime & T28 Horse Chestnut - Fell.

  Split decision Trees 9 docs

• SPRINGFIELD, CHAPEL LANE, CHIGWELL

  TRE/EPF/1065/00 Submitted 18 Aug 2000 200 yards away

  TPO/28/82:London Plane - Remove deadwood, lift crown to a height of 6 metres.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 5 Gainsborough Place Chigwell IG7 6LA

  EPF/1739/21 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  TPO/EPF/13/85 (Ref: T13 & A2) T1: Lime,T2-T5: 4 x Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 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