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. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. 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.

• 47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/0677/23 Submitted 24 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing dwelling with a house that will appear as two storey in scale, with a second floor of accommodation within the roof, plus a basement to provide a 6 bedroom house (Revised scheme to EPF/2122/22).

  Granted Full applications 18 docs
  Domestic

• 70 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/1276/20/NEW Submitted 18 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  T1 Cedar to crown lift to 3-3.5m, and reduce spread by 1-1.5m to provide clearance from house C1 Conifer hedge to trim to shape C2 Row of conifers to fell General Maintenance Property Encroachment Light Access

  Withdrawn Trees

• 64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2195/24 Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards away

  61% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/0019/25 Submitted 6 Jan 2025 50 yards 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 Part Two: erection of loft conversion comprising rear and front dormer included 4 No skylights Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension included 3 No skylights Part Four: Demolition and erection one storey size to match existing following PD rights).

  Split decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• 43 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2634/19 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 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