51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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. 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 66, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

  EPF/2041/24 Submitted 8 Oct 2024 46m 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

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

  EPF/0633/25 Submitted 25 Mar 2025 112m 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  Withdrawn Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs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

• 35 Oak Lodge Avenue Chigwell IG7 5JA

  EPF/1491/21 Submitted 25 May 2021 112m away

  Ground floor rear & side extensions, first floor front side & rear extensions, loft conversion with rear & side dormer, including new rear terraced areas. (Revised application to EPF/0457/21).

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs

• 36 Oak Lodge Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HZ

  EPF/1792/21 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 130m away

  Proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer & front skylights.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 20, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

  EPF/0836/26 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 145m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor rear and double storey side extension. Alteration to roof and front bay windows.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Domestic

• 22 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

  EPF/0285/23 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 145m away

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed hip to gable roof extension, and rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

  Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs

• EPF/1445/26 Granted

  15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

  Construction of ancillary outbuilding/garage and permeable hardstanding to front drive.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1341/26 Granted

  25, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1325/26 Granted

  239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/0527/26 Granted

  18, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a gym.

  13 Mar 2026 Householder
• EPF/1683/26 Awaiting decision

  19, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DU

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Ground floor bay window roof to be extending across front elevation to create a covered entrance area.

  2 Sep 2026 Householder