EPF/2238/22

1. 28 Sep 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Nov 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 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/2573/25 Awaiting decision

  14, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AW

  Erection of new replacement dwelling and outbuilding with associated external works; following demolition of the existing dwelling and garages.

  22 Dec 2025 0m away Full applications
• EPF/1339/26 Awaiting decision

  12, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

  Partial demolition of existing dwellinghouse. Construction of extensions at side and rear, continuing the established roof form. (Revision to EPF/0685/26).

  8 Jul 2026 101m away Householder
• EPF/1506/21 Granted

  28 Barnaby Way Chigwell IG7 6NZ

  Single storey rear (part) first floor extension/ convert garage into habitable use & replace a door into a window.

  26 May 2021 157m away Full applications
• EPF/1313/26 Awaiting decision

  6, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

  Single storey, part two storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable room and front porch.

  3 Jul 2026 161m away Householder
• EPF/0195/26 Awaiting decision

  28, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

  Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey dwelling with accommodation in the roof space, together with associated access, parking and landscaping.

  2 Feb 2026 161m away Full applications
• EPF/1983/24 Granted

  7, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AA

  Ground Floor Rear Extension and wrap around Side extension. Ground Floor Front Extension with new Front Porch. First Floor Side extension. Loft Floor Roof Extension and loft Conversion, including 2 no. hip-to-Gable roof extensions.

  1 Oct 2024 187m 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