51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

• 66, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

  EPF/2041/24 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey side extension and part single and two-storey side/rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• 52 Grange Crescent Chigwell IG7 5JF

  EPF/0230/20 Submitted 3 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed hip to gable roof with mansard loft conversion & dormer windows. First floor side extension.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1

• 62, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

  EPF/0791/26 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey front and two storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 70, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

  EPF/1432/26 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Part single and part double side and rear extension, Single Storey rear infill and loft extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 74 Grange Crescent Chigwell IG7 5JF

  EPF/1085/21 Submitted 19 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and amend roof of existing to match.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 57, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

  EPF/0633/25 Submitted 25 Mar 2025 100 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to EPF/2370/24 (Erection of single storey rear extension 6.0m deep and Loft conversion into habitable space incorporating rear dormer and side hip to gable wall extension with front slope velux lights).

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small 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