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EPF/1356/26 - Householder planning permission
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Proposal
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house to facilitate a basement level gym. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
10 Jul 2026
Decision
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Documents 12
Statements & assessments 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 10
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-PL01.pdf
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03609Rv4 Forest Lane BS5837 AIA (Trees) March 2026.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-PL04.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-PL02.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-EX01.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-PL03.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-EX03.pdf
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50 Forest Lane BIA-P1.pdf
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ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf
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24.0017-A-PL-DR-EX02.pdf
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Important details
- Council
- Epping Forest
- Application type
- Householder planning permission
- Postcode
- IG7 5AE
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Grange Hill
- Parish
- Chigwell
- Target decision
- 4 Sept 2026
- Applicant
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- Agent
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Historical activity at this location
32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping'…
2024
Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping'…
2024
Approved
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously…
2024
Approved
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously…
2021
Approved
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of a new seven bedroom dwelli…
2020
Refused
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new 7x bedroom house, with a basemen…
2020
Refused
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new 7x bedroom house, with a basemen…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak – Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The…
2025
Approved
9, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Rear single storey infill extension including balcony, rear single storey extension to co…
2025
Approved
25, Shirbern House, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Proposed single storey rear addition
2025
Approved
1, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Construction of vehicular entrance gates, railings, proposed planting and associated work…
2024
Approved
38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.
2024
Approved
38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.
2024
Approved
8, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T36: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
2024
Approved
8, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T36: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
2024
Approved
Oakwood House, 19 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T22 & T44) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Oak…
2024
Approved
Oakwood House, 19 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T22 & T44) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Oak…
2023
Approved
7, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T26 & T28) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Oa…
2023
Approved
7, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T26 & T28) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Oa…
2023
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specifie…
2023
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specifie…
2023
Approved
20, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T39: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
2023
Approved
20, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T39: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
2022
Approved
48, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Two storey extensions, loft conversion and other roof changes previously approved EPF/237…
2022
Approved
48, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Two storey extensions, loft conversion and other roof changes previously approved EPF/237…
2022
Approved
31, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Proposed new ground floor single storey extension to rear of house.
2022
Approved
31, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Proposed new ground floor single storey extension to rear of house.
2018
Approved
19 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 T1 Oak (Ref T22) - 2m peripheral crown reduction, 25% crown thin. T2 Oak (R…
2018
Approved
20 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AE
Two storey rear and side extension with loft conversion.
2018
Approved
21 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
Single storey rear extension.
2016
Withdrawn
19 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 T22: Oak - Remove selected declining boughs up to 60mm in diameter, pruned…
2016
Approved
15 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97: T25 Oak. Raise crown to give 3m clearance. Selected crown spread reduction…
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.
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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
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