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Dismissed19 December 20253361719

189 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AS

Planning appeal 3361719 at 189 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AS (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposals would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

demolition of outbuilding and rear chimney stack, erection of part single, part two-storey rear extensions, modification and enlargement of existing single storey side extensions, restoration of roof and chimney stack, internal modifications and refurbishment

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Brien L
Postcode
IG7 5AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposals would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
  • the effect of the proposal on nearby trees

What decided it

The proposals would cause harm at the higher end of less than substantial to the significance of the Grade II listed building, and the identified public benefits do not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM7Policy DM9Policy DM5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215Paragraph 219

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