78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 2 refused.

• EPF/1666/26 Awaiting decision

  78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity and 5 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0706/26 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective)).

  Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/0706/26 Granted

  78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective).

  Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0650/23 Refused

  78 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 `Landscaping and 7 `Arboricultural Impact Assessment' of EPF/2132/19 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow)

  Decided 19 Apr 2023 Conditions
• EPF/1177/21 Granted

  78 Bracken Drive Chigwell IG7 5RD

  TPO/EPF/19/09 (Ref: T10, T14 & T15) T1-T3: 3 x Oaks - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

  Decided 9 Jul 2021 Trees

1. 18 Nov 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

3. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 72, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/2904/22 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Modification of the main roof; Addition of new rooflights to the flat section of the main roof; Replacing three rear dormers with a wide dormer; Removal of the front bay window and replacement with a new entrance door and two columns and addition of two rooflights over new entrance hall; Widening of the front window between new entrance door and garage door; Erection of a single storey rear extension with crown roof and two rooflights; Blocking a side (east) window & Internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/2229/24 Submitted 5 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extension with front and rear dormer windows Velux window to the sides.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/0706/26 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Domestic

• 78 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/0650/23 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 `Landscaping and 7 `Arboricultural Impact Assessment' of EPF/2132/19 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow)

  Refused Conditions 10 docs
  Domestic

• 62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/1052/26 Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1144/25 (Demolition of existing house and erection of a new bungalow, incorporating pitched roof and dormers).

  Refused Amendments Loft or dormer Demolition 12 docs

• 72, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

  EPF/1633/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2904/22 (Roofing works, fenestration changes and single storey rear extension).

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1703/26 Granted

  1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1655/26 Granted

  27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

  15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

  The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1624/26 Granted

  Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development