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Grange Court 72 High Road Chigwell IG7 6PT

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/2205/20 Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed

Works: New dwelling Extension Demolition Major scheme

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Proposal

Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for confirmation of commencement on EPF/3264/17 (Conversion, extension and partial demolition of existing building to provide 14 flats with associated parking and landscaping. Change of use from residential school building (Use Class C2) to residential (Use Class C3)).

As published by the council, reference EPF/2205/20

Application record

Reference
EPF/2205/20
Type
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
Status
New Application
Received
29 Sep 2020
Validated
29 Sep 2020
Ward
DC North
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
IG7 6PT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • EPF/3201/21 Granted

    Grange Court 72 High Road Chigwell IG7 6PT

    Application for Grade II* Listed Building for proposed repairs to portico to the main house.

    Decided 24 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Sep 2020

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 November 2020, 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.

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided lawful development applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Graylands 74 High Road Chigwell IG7 6PT

    EPF/2794/18 Submitted 16 Oct 2018 0m away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

    The following trees are located down the footpath adjacent to the property, Tree ID number given is also a reference to the Yards down the footpath where the trees are located. Works on the Line are Required to prolong the health of the trees and insure there no further damage to property. 6-Sycamore Small-Light reduction back from property 10-Sycamore Medium-Light reduction back from property 12-Ash Medium-Light reduction back and lift off of building 19-Sycamore Large-Light reduction back and lift off of building 20-Hawthorn/ Ivy Small-Poor Health should be cut back and reduced to safe height 21-Sycamore Small-Light cut back and lift off of building 33-Sycamore Large-Light cut back and lift off of building 50-Ash Extra Large-This has not been touched for a long time and has over extended lateral branches that are overweight and due to be reduced, 30% Reduction. 52-Sycamore Large-Requires a light 15%reduction back from property. 56-Sycamore Large-This reaches right over the boundary of 74 and should be 30%reduced back. 60-Sycamore Medium-Requires 20% reduction to keep maintained and managed. 83-Sycamore Large-Requires a 20% Reduction to keep maintained and managed. The Following are located in the grounds of Graylands A- Silver Birch at front of property, has lots of deadwood reducing the height by 25% should give the Silver Birch a new lease of life. Rear Garden B- Large Eucalyptus, dose have a severe lean but is foreseeable safe, I would recommend a slight reduction to balance the tree but mainly to thin the density of the crown. C- Large Silver Birch, Healthy tree with no foreseeable major defects, We would recommend a 20% reduction keeping a well maintained tree benefiting both yourselves and neighbours. D- Cherry tree behind pool house this is completely unbalanced with a slight reduction wouldn't balance the tree but will certainly help it and pro long is life. E- Extra Large Ash right at the back of garden, on boundary line, this could do with being maintained with a nice 30% Reduction. F- Eucalyptus no major works required a slight lift. G- Cherry tree in front of the Silver Birches, all need a slight tidy up with a 20% Reduction. H- Silver Birch 20% Reduction to Create a well maintained healthy tree. I - Silver Birch slightly unbalanced towards property and also requires a 20% reduction and balance of crown.

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • 72, Grange Court, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PT

    EPF/1495/25 Submitted 22 Jul 2025 0m away

    Grade II* listed building consent for construction of lift and associated shaft.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs
  • Grange Court 72 High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6PT

    EPF/0766/22 Submitted 14 Mar 2022 0m away

    Listed building consent for Minor amendments to the new build extension to the south east of the site, to the rear of the Grade II* Grange Court. Amendments include the provision of a basement, increase in the building length, changes to the entrance level and ramp, and internal layout and elevation changes.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension 19 docs
  • Grange Court 72 High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6PT

    EPF/0615/22 Submitted 14 Mar 2022 0m away

    Minor amendments to the new build extension to the south east of the site, to the rear of the Grade II* Grange Court. Amendments include the provision of a basement, increase in the building length, changes to the entrance level and ramp, and internal layout and elevation changes.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 21 docs
  • 72, Grange Court, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PT

    EPF/1053/25 Submitted 19 May 2025 0m away

    Chigwell Village Conservation Area T1: Holm Oak - Crown reduce by up to 30%.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Grange Court 72 High Road Chigwell IG7 6PT

    EPF/3201/21 Submitted 10 Dec 2021 40m away

    Application for Grade II* Listed Building for proposed repairs to portico to the main house.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

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