32, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1680/26 - Householder planning permission Under Consultation
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Loft conversion. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Epping Forest's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 25 Sept 2026.

Documents 7

Plans & drawings 4

PDF p.104 existing and proposed elevations and 3d.pdf PDF · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF p.103 existing and proposed plans.pdf PDF · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF p.102 existing and proposed site plans.pdf PDF · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF p.101 location plan.pdf PDF · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Chigwell Parish Council. Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show WORD_X · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Chigwell built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. 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 3

Last sold for £625,000 in June 2017. Semi-detached house, freehold.

8 June 2017£625,000
18 January 2016£570,000
26 July 2002£330,500

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

Building

Floor area114 m² (1,227 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2015, 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
Householder planning permission
Postcode
IG8 8AG
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Grange Hill
Parish
Chigwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 56, past Epping Forest's usual 55 days for extensions. 94% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 2 Dec 2026.

Day 560 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 27 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
25 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
31, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Ground floor front extension plus two storey side extension.
EPF/1738/25
2024 Approved
5 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T44) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/1696/24
2024 Approved
5 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T44) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/1696/24
2024 Approved
29, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed single storey rear extension and partial conversion of garage
EPF/0407/24
2024 Approved
29, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed single storey rear extension and partial conversion of garage
EPF/0407/24
2024 Approved
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion, rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights on the front elevation.
EPF/0214/24
2024 Approved
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion, rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights on the front elevation.
EPF/0214/24
2023 Approved
3, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 T1: Oak - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as spe…
EPF/2761/23
2023 Approved
3, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 T1: Oak - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as spe…
EPF/2761/23
2023 Approved
22, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed two storey side extension with subservient roof, alterations to the external fen…
EPF/2528/23
2023 Approved
22, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed two storey side extension with subservient roof, alterations to the external fen…
EPF/2528/23
2023 Refused
11, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Two front dormers and three rooflight windows to the rear elevation.
EPF/2346/23
2023 Refused
11, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Two front dormers and three rooflight windows to the rear elevation.
EPF/2346/23
2023 Refused
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion facilitated by raising the ridge by 0.35m, rear dormer and 3 no. roofligh…
EPF/2218/23
2023 Refused
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion facilitated by raising the ridge by 0.35m, rear dormer and 3 no. roofligh…
EPF/2218/23
2023 Approved
21, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Installation of a fixed pane gable end window to east elevation and installation of 6 vel…
EPF/2038/23
2023 Approved
21, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Installation of a fixed pane gable end window to east elevation and installation of 6 vel…
EPF/2038/23
2023 Approved
46 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T38, T39, T40) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce, as specified. T2: Oak - C…
EPF/1979/23
2023 Approved
46 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T38, T39, T40) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce, as specified. T2: Oak - C…
EPF/1979/23
2023 Approved
25, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
First floor rear extension.
EPF/1943/23
2016 Refused
5 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Single storey front and side extension.
EPF/2300/16
2016 Approved
11 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Single storey side extension
EPF/1637/16
2016 Refused
11 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Two storey side extension
EPF/0957/16
2016 Approved
17 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Proposed rear basement
EPF/0791/16
2016 Approved
17 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Part single and part two storey rear extension.
EPF/0639/16
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.