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EPF/1633/26 - Non-Material Amendment Approved
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Proposal

Non-Material Amendment to (Roofing works, fenestration changes and single storey rear extension). Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
24 Aug 2026
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Approved
23 Sept 2026

Approved on 23 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf PDF · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer report WORD_X · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF planning statement.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF proposed elevations sections original.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF proposed floor plans roof plan original.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 002 proposed elevations and section a-a.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 001 proposed floor and roof plans.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 24 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Local nature reserve about 471 m away: Claybury Park; Inside the Chigwell built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1a (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Air quality management area about 42 m away: Redbridge AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 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, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) 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 3

Last sold for £1,650,000 in July 2025. Detached house, freehold.

29 July 2025£1,650,000
22 August 2019£930,000
11 August 2003£475,000

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

Building

Floor area298 m² (3,208 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (76 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 7 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2023, 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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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Non-Material Amendment
Postcode
IG7 5RD
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Ward
Grange Hill
Parish
Chigwell
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
23 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

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Last counted 24 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
15 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.
EPF/2486/25
2025 Refused
Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
EPF/1458/25
2022 Approved
Modification of the main roof; Addition of new rooflights to the flat section of the main…
EPF/2904/22
2022 Approved
Modification of the main roof; Addition of new rooflights to the flat section of the main…
EPF/2904/22
2021 Withdrawn
Proposed replacement dwelling.
EPF/2766/21
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
58, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
EPF/1918/25
2025 Approved
58, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Erection of a single storey side extension.
EPF/1919/25
2025 Approved
10, Nonsuch Close, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2RZ
Part first floor rear extension. (Summary(.
2349/25
2025 Approved
80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extensio…
EPF/1172/25
2025 Approved
62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Demolition of existing house and erection of a new bungalow, incorporating pitched roof a…
EPF/1144/25
2024 Refused
62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Demolition of Existing house and Erection of a new Bungalow with Mansard roof and dormers
EPF/1910/24
2024 Refused
62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Demolition of Existing house and Erection of a new Bungalow with Mansard roof and dormers
EPF/1910/24
2024 Refused
80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extensio…
EPF/2229/24
2024 Refused
80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extensio…
EPF/2229/24
2024 Refused
80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extensio…
EPF/1500/24
2024 Refused
80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extensio…
EPF/1500/24
2023 Approved
90, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
TPO/EPF/19/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified.
EPF/1994/23
2023 Approved
90, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
TPO/EPF/19/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified.
EPF/1994/23
2021 Approved
7, Nonsuch Close, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2RZ
Single storey and part first floor rear extensions. Alterations to fenestrations (Summary…
4181/21
2021 Approved
78 Bracken Drive Chigwell IG7 5RD
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EPF/1177/21
2020 Approved
6, Tower Close, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2RT
Demolish shed. Rear outbuilding (Summary)
3066/20
2020 Approved
6, Tower Close, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2RT
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.40 metres an…
2547/20
2020 Approved
64 Bracken Drive Chigwell IG7 5RD
TPO/EPF/11/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified. T2 & T…
EPF/1237/20
2020 Approved
64 Bracken Drive Chigwell IG7 5RD
TPO/EPF/11/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified. T2 & T…
EPF/1237/20
2019 Approved
78 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD
New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow
EPF/2132/19
2016 Refused
72 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD
Proposed crossover
EPF/3347/16
2016 Approved
66 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD
Proposed single storey front and rear extension including front porch with new loft accom…
EPF/3383/16
2016 Refused
72 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD
Proposed crossover.
EPF/2597/16
2016 Approved
55 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD
Erection of part 2 and part 3 storey replacement dwelling (as a revision to previously ap…
EPF/2248/16
2016 Approved
22 Hornbeam Close Theydon Bois Essex CM16 7JT
Single storey side extension.
EPF/1197/16
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.