EPF/1845/24

1. 9 Sep 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• EPF/1058/26 Granted

  10, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RF

  Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  1 Jun 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/2939/19 Granted

  25 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RG

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5" planted within 3 months", 6"Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement & site monitoring schedule" & 7"foundation details" for EPF/0673/19. (The removal of existing rear extension and loggia, with new rear extension using same footprint).

  9 Dec 2019 45m away Conditions
• EPF/0943/26 Granted

  33, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

  TPO/EPF/17/09 T22 & T23: Oak - Prune back overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  13 May 2026 58m away Trees
• EPF/1512/21 Granted

  255 Fencepiece Road Chigwell IG7 5DX

  Two storey side, two storey rear and single storey side extension. Front entrance porch. Internal alterations. Changes to external materials.

  27 May 2021 163m away Full applications
• EPF/1511/21 Decided

  255 Fencepiece Road Chigwell IG7 5DX

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding in garden to contact gym, office and store room.

  27 May 2021 163m away Lawful development
• EPF/2529/22 Granted

  60, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QZ

  First floor front extension, front porch, front dormer.

  7 Nov 2022 163m away Householder

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder