257, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LW Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1403/26 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Extensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Completion and extension of implemented two-side storey extension (LPA Ref: ) together with the subdivision of the property to create a separate 1-bedroom dwelling house. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Jul 2026
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Validated
21 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 16 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Dec 2026, from Epping Forest's recent extensions.

Documents

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Associated applications 2

  • FullPendingEPF/1403/26This application
    Completion and extension of implemented two-side storey extension (LPA) together with the subdivision of the property to create…
  • FullApprovedcouncil archive

Site constraints 3

Local nature reserve about 191 m away: Home Mead
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Inside the Loughton built-up area; Green belt about 91 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 22 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £320,000 in May 2015. Terraced house, freehold.

29 May 2015£320,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100)
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2025, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Other new applications on this street

8 Sept 2026Approved

Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 13 Lighting of EPF/1305/25 (Demolish ex...

EPF/1713/26

Nearby new applications

24 Sept 2026Pending

7, Ripley View, Loughton, IG10 2PB

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EPF/1809/26
8 Sept 2026Approved

Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 13 Lighting of EPF/1305/25 (Demolish ex...

EPF/1713/26
25 Aug 2026Approved

31, Audley Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EN

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, front porch extension.

EPF/1635/26
20 Aug 2026Approved

124, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DA

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer ...

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18 Aug 2026Approved

161, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2LB

Proposed hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and part first-floor exte...

EPF/1546/26
5 Aug 2026Pending

50, Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NN

Installation of New Kitchen Extraction System & Single-storey Rear Extension.

EPF/1507/26

Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
IG10 2LW
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Oct 2026
Target decision
16 Dec 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Epping Forest usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 749 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
80%approved
841decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Epping Forest in the last twelve months, from validation. Epping Forest decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Oct 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
56, Hereward Green, Loughton, IG10 2HF
Proposed erection of detached building for use as ancillary residential annexe.
EPF/1038/25
2022 Approved
Land adjacent to 55 Hereward Green Loughton IG10 2HF
TPO/EPF/15/82 T1: Oak - Crown lift canopy to 5m, as specified. Crown thin by 25% and remo…
EPF/2683/22
2022 Approved
Land adjacent to 55 Hereward Green Loughton IG10 2HF
TPO/EPF/15/82 T1: Oak - Crown lift canopy to 5m, as specified. Crown thin by 25% and remo…
EPF/2683/22
2021 Approved
9 Chester Close Loughton IG10 2LP
Addition of a single storey glass roof located on the rear elevation of the property in t…
EPF/1976/21
2021 Approved
4 Chester Close Loughton IG10 2LP
Single storey side and rear extension to create granny annexe. (Revised application to EP…
EPF/1747/21
2021 Refused
4 Chester Close Loughton IG10 2LP
Single storey rear extension with a single storey granny annex to the side
EPF/1130/21
2021 Withdrawn
8 Chester Close Loughton IG10 2LP
Proposed vehicle crossover including dropped kerb.
EPF/0493/21
2020 Approved
161 Grosvenor Drive Loughton IG10 2LB
Single storey rear extension with roof lights.
EPF/2668/20
2020 Approved
161 Grosvenor Drive Loughton IG10 2LB
Single storey rear extension with roof lights.
EPF/2668/20
2019 Approved
240 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LR
Proposed single storey front and side extension.
EPF/2008/19
2019 Approved
240 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LR
Proposed single storey front and side extension.
EPF/2008/19
2018 Approved
249 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LW
Conversion of existing garage to living room. Infill gap between existing house and garag…
EPF/1645/18
2017 Withdrawn
249 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LW
Single storey side extension
EPF/3138/17
2017 Withdrawn
249 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LW
Single storey side extension
EPF/3138/17
2017 Approved
9 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
New rear single storey extension (Revised application to EPF/0663/17)
EPF/1360/17
2017 Approved
9 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
New rear single storey extension (Revised application to EPF/0663/17)
EPF/1360/17
2017 Approved
257 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LW
Two storey side extension
EPF/1005/17
2017 Approved
257 Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LW
Two storey side extension
EPF/1005/17
2017 Refused
9 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
Single storey rear extension and front porch.
EPF/0663/17
2017 Refused
9 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
Single storey rear extension and front porch.
EPF/0663/17
2017 Approved
8 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
Single storey side and rear extension.
EPF/0227/17
2017 Approved
8 Chester Close Loughton Essex IG10 2LP
Single storey side and rear extension.
EPF/0227/17
2016 Approved
4 Willingale Terrace Willingale Road Loughton Essex IG10 2DD
Two storey rear extension, together with garage conversion and porch
EPF/3108/16
2016 Approved
165 Grosvenor Drive Loughton Essex IG10 2LB
Single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/0832/16
2025 Approved
56, Hereward Green, Loughton, IG10 2HF
Variation of Condition 2, 4 , 8 Plan numbers of EPF/1038/25 (Proposed erection of detache…
EPF/1972/25
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.