41, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 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.

• 64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2195/24 Submitted 31 Oct 2024 0m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes' and condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1177/22 (Part One: demolition and erection two storey side extension. (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Two: erection of loft conversion comprising rear and front dormer included 4 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension included 3 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately) Part Four: Demolition and erection of one-storey outbuilding to match existing following PD rights. (This applies to Phase One in relation to this application).

  Refused Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs

• 47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/1664/26 Submitted 31 Aug 2026 0m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 43 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2634/19 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 23m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 68 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/1254/21 Submitted 4 May 2021 42m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed rear summerhouse.

  Decided Lawful development 4 docs

• 3, The Chase, Chigwell, IG7 5EY

  EPF/0263/23 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 86m away

  Removal of existing outbuilding whilst retaining the separating wall with the neighbouring property. 4m single storey rear extension with part first floor rear extension over projecting 3m from rear of house. Pitched roof over ground floor extension and new first floor extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 51 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/2522/19 Submitted 18 Oct 2019 107m away

  Proposed two storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 3 docs

• EPF/1266/26 Granted

  Church Cottage, Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DB

  Demolition of the existing outbuilding and construction of a new single storey annexe in association with the existing dwelling.

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1368/26 Granted

  1, Vicarage Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RB

  Single storey rear extension.

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1696/26 Awaiting decision

  7, Barrons Close, Ongar, CM5 9BJ

  Single storey ground floor rear extension

  7 Sep 2026 Householder
• EPF/1075/26 Refused

  21, Meadow Way, Chigwell, IG7 6LR

  1/ Hip to gable loft conversion with dormers front and rear elevation to include roof light windows to the front and side elevations 2/ Single & double storey rear extension 3/ Garage conversion into habitable space 4/ Enclosed front porch 5/ Internal remodelling works 6/ Alterations to fenestration (size of windows) 7/ Modified external boundary wall fronting Meadows Way and Parklands to include raised brick piers and capping, metal railings and a sliding vehicular metal gate to dedicated parking area 8/ Semi-permeable paving to car parking area 9/ Felling of trees (within the site boundary) along Parklands 10/ Fence replacement on adjoining owner(s) boundaries maximum 2 M high 11/ New soft landscaping throughout 12/ Raised patio arrangement over the rear garden.

  2 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1690/26 Awaiting decision

  69, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JF

  Single storey front extension and first floor rear extension

  4 Sep 2026 Householder