Chigwell Primary Academy, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1100/26/DOV - Application for deed of variation of planning obligations Refused

Proposal

Deed of Variation to s106 Legal Agreement attached to EPF/1681/19 (Construction of new Chigwell Primary Academy school, followed by demolition of existing buildings and creation of new playing field and playground, together with residential development comprising 59 number dwellings, together with car parking, garden spaces, vehicular access from High Road (A113), external landscaping and associated development). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Refused
23 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Application for deed of variation of planning obligations
Postcode
IG7 6ED
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Chigwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Aug 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Matt Hill
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 performance
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