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Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

Refused Epping Forest EPF/2722/22 Prior approval Part 1 Class AA: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Application for Prior Approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

As published by the council, reference EPF/2722/22

Application record

Reference
EPF/2722/22
Type
Prior approval Part 1 Class AA: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refuse
Received
29 Nov 2022
Validated
29 Nov 2022
Decided
8 Feb 2023
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Chigwell
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
IG7 6JD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • EPF/2688/22 Refused

    Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

    Proposed redevelopment of the site with erection of a 2 storey building which will accommodate 1 x residential unit.

    Decided 31 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Nov 2022

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 8 Feb 2023

    Decision issued: Refuse

  3. 13 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

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.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Westside, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

    EPF/1315/26 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 0m away

    74% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

    Front, rear and side extension to existing detached dwelling.

    Awaiting decision Householder New dwelling Extension 17 docs
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  • Grove Cottage, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

    EPF/2176/22 Submitted 21 Sep 2022 0m away

    Rear outbuilding to create home office and gym space (resubmission of EPF/0648/22)

    Refused Householder 10 docs
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  • Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

    EPF/2688/22 Submitted 25 Nov 2022 0m away

    Proposed redevelopment of the site with erection of a 2 storey building which will accommodate 1 x residential unit.

    Refused Full applications 33 docs

  • KENSWALL, GROVE LANE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX

    EPF/1493/00 Submitted 25 Aug 2000 51m away

    Variation of condition No.4 of planning permission EPF/1578/99 to enable garage to be used as storage and commercial kitchen facilities.

    Refused Full applications 2 docs

  • 239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

    EPF/1325/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 75m away

    Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
    Small domestic

  • 15, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

    EPF/2719/22 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 85m away

    A shallow front extension, full width on ground floor to enlarge living room and provide a porch and half width on first floor to enlarge bedroom 3. Finished in materials to match existing.

    Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
    Small domestic

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  • EPF/1689/26 Awaiting decision

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    4 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • EPF/1688/26 Awaiting decision

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