EPF/2106/22

1. 14 Sep 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 10 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 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/2889/22 Granted

  11, Emmaus Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BY

  TPO/EPF/11/11 (Ref: T12) T12: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.

  21 Dec 2022 127m away Trees
• EPF/1696/24 Granted

  5 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

  TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T44) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

  16 Aug 2024 179m away Trees
• EPF/0808/21 Granted

  1 Cedar Park High Road Chigwell IG7 5AL

  Grade II Listed Building consent for new boiler flue and associated piperwork.

  22 Mar 2021 214m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/3051/19 Granted

  West Hatch High School High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5BT

  CC/EPF/96/19 - The permanent retention of the temporary construction access road without compliance with Condition 5 (cessation of use of temporary construction access and restoration of land to former condition) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/46/17.

  20 Dec 2019 267m away Outline
• EPF/1356/26 Awaiting decision

  50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

  Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house to facilitate a basement level gym.

  10 Jul 2026 275m away Householder
• EPF/1542/25 Awaiting decision

  781 Secondhand Shop, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

  Proposed refurbishment of existing first floor and conversion of rear ground floor into self-contained flat.

  30 Jul 2025 301m away Full applications

• 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